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Micah vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Micah

Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
3,909
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#76
Total SSA Count
4,276
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Micah Rank #86
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #86 for Micah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Micah or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Micah at #86 in the United States.

What do Micah and Kai mean?

Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Micah and Kai boy or girl names?

Micah is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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