Barry vs Mikah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barry

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,421
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bar

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Mikah

Boy #1,607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,607
Total SSA Count
106
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barry Rank #1,421
Mikah Rank #1,607

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1607 for Mikah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barry ___

  • Barry James
  • Barry John
  • Barry Michael
  • Barry Thomas
  • Barry Patrick
  • Barry Allen

Mikah ___

  • Mikah James
  • Mikah Thomas
  • Mikah David
  • Mikah Alexander
  • Mikah Elijah
  • Mikah Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barry

Gary Larry Terry Carol Sharon

If you choose Mikah

Elijah Noah Ezra Zara Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barry or Mikah more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Mikah at #1607 in the United States.

What do Barry and Mikah mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Mikah means "one who resembles God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barry and Mikah boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Mikah is primarily a boy name.

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