Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
2
Zodiac
Leo
Trend
Declining
Mikai is a name often given to boys. Ranked #6678 and is easing off the charts this year. It comes from a Hebrew origin and traditionally means "Who is like God". It has 2 syllables.
Mikai draws from Hebrew tradition as a variant of Michael and Micah. It carries spiritual weight while feeling fresh. In modern use it suits families seeking biblical ties without common spellings. Boys named Mikai often grow into confident leaders with creative flair.
Currently ranked #6678 on the Baby Billboard Charts. Peak rank: #6678. Changed -2721 positions from last year.
Seeks truth and wisdom.
Expresses creativity freely.
Values structure and loyalty.
Leads with independence.
Leo
Reflects bold and radiant spirit.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Energetic and spiritually grounded.
Color Aura
Warm Gold
Element
Fire
Season
Summer
Gemstone
Citrine
Spirit Animal
Lion
Power Word
Radiance
Energy Type
Fire × Summer
Spiritual
Drawn to deeper questions.
Creative
Expresses ideas uniquely.
Confident
Carries quiet strength.
Mikai Reyes
Filipino basketball player
Mikai
Original character in indie games
1200
Hebrew name variants appear in medieval texts.
1990
Modern spelling gains traction.
מִיכַי
Hebrew
ミカイ
Japanese (Katakana)
ميكاي
Arabic
Микай
Cyrillic
Beautiful middle name pairings with Mikai:
Mikai Elias
Mikai Judah
Mikai Samuel
Mikai Caleb
Mikai Isaiah
Mikai Aaron
Mikai Nathan
Shares root with Michael.
Rising in U.S. baby charts.
Used in biblical-inspired fiction.
Micah
Who is like God?
boyMikael
Who is like God, a rhetorical question affirming divine uniqueness.
boyMichael
Who is like God?, a rhetorical question implying no one is like God.
boyMalachi
My messenger or God's messenger
boyMilo
Soldier or merciful, derived from ancient roots
boyKai
Sea; symbolizing strength and vastness of the ocean
boyNoah
Signifies rest and comfort, derived from the biblical Noah who represents peace and renewal.
boyJames
Supplanter or one who follows, derived from the biblical Jacob.
boyElijah
My God is Yahweh, symbolizing faith and divine strength
boyBenjamin
Son of the right hand, or son of the south, symbolizing favor and strength.
boyLevi
Means joined or attached, symbolizing unity and strong bonds.
boyEzra
Help; helper, reflecting strength and support
boymi-KAI
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