Total births
762
Boys' name · since 1997
Mikai
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 762 babies named Mikai, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6672
- among boys today
- 762
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 53%
- more common than other boys
Mikai currently ranks #6672 among boys' names in America, with 762 babies recorded since 1997.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mikai has been recorded 762 times among boys since 1997, currently ranked #6672 nationally and more common than 53% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- #6672 among boys today
- 762 born since 1997
- 2010s peak decade
- 53% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mikai is currently the #6672 boys' name in America, more common than 53% of boys - 762 born since 1997, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6672
- among boys today
- 762
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 53%
- more common than other boys
Mikai vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6672
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 53% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Mikai was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
59 babies were named Mikai in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Mikai compares
762 Top 35% higher than 65% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Mikai's all-time total is 108% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mikai | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 762 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 59 | 23 | 22,252 |
Mikai's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Mikai splits its recorded history at 2011: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1997 (7 births) -- compare that against the 2005 peak of 59 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Mikai at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#6,672
Active since
1997
Mikai popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2005)
- 59
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Mikai popularity over time - girls
20 total births recorded since 2000 (Mikai as girls' name)
Mikai by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Mikai's strongest decade.
294 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Mikai births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 28
1990s
28 births
- 2000s
2000s
283 births
- 2010s
2010s
294 births
- 2020s
2020s
157 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 294 births (39% of all-time use).
How Mikai compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Mikai's total volume
Mikai vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Mikai by state
Where Mikai concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 50 | 6.6% |
| #2 | New York | | 35 | 4.6% |
| #3 | California | | 21 | 2.8% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 11 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Maryland | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.7% |
Florida share of Mikai's total US births 6.6%
Even split
50 of 762 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mikai? ▼
762 babies have been named Mikai since 1997. It currently ranks #6672 among boys. The peak year was 2005 with 59 births.
When was Mikai most popular? ▼
Mikai was most popular in the 2010s decade with 294 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Mikai most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mikai are Florida (50 births), New York (35 births), California (21 births).
How long has the name Mikai been used? ▼
Mikai has been recorded in Social Security data since 1997, spanning 29 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Mikai? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mike, Mikel, Mikael, Mikhail, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mikai's data
- Mikai's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (294 total births) through the 2020s (157) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Mikais (50 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Mikai
Nearby Names Like Mikai
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mikai
Mike Boy
#1009 205,861 births
Mikel Boy
#1778 11,559 births
Mikael Boy
#1130 5,939 births
Mikhail Boy
#1910 4,134 births
Mikah Boy
#1610 3,379 births
Compare Mikai side by side: Mikai vs Mike Mikai vs Mikel Mikai vs Mikael
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1997–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mikai: #6672 Boys' Name - 762 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mikai. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Mikai draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.