Bray vs Mika

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Mi, Mimi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Bray Rank #2,828
Mika Rank #1,543

Mika is more popular, ranked #1543 vs #2828 for Bray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bray ___

  • Bray James
  • Bray Thomas
  • Bray Lee
  • Bray Alexander
  • Bray Elliott
  • Bray Owen

Mika ___

  • Mika Rose
  • Mika Lynn
  • Mika Jade
  • Mika Skye
  • Mika Elle
  • Mika Rae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bray

Grey Finn Quinn Blake Sloane

If you choose Mika

Kai Suki Ren Hana Niko

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bray or Mika more popular?

Mika is more popular, ranked #1543 compared to Bray at #2828 in the United States.

What do Bray and Mika mean?

Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin). Mika means "beautiful fragrance" (Japanese (美香 mi + ka) origin).

Are Bray and Mika boy or girl names?

Bray is primarily a boy name. Mika is primarily a girl name.

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