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May vs Mika

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,351
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Mika

Girl #1,543 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful fragrance"

Origin: Japanese (美香 mi + ka)

Cultural Roots

Japanese Scandinavian Finnish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,543
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

May Rank #1,351
Mika Rank #1,543

May is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #1543 for Mika.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is May or Mika more popular?

May is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Mika at #1543 in the United States.

What do May and Mika mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Mika means "beautiful fragrance" (Japanese (美香 mi + ka) origin).

Are May and Mika boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Mika is primarily a girl name.

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