Dempsey vs Mika

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dempsey

Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,845
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Demp

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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
Nicknames
Mi, Mimi

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Popularity Comparison

Dempsey Rank #2,845
Mika Rank #1,543

Mika is more popular, ranked #1543 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dempsey ___

  • Dempsey James
  • Dempsey Patrick
  • Dempsey Flynn
  • Dempsey Sean
  • Dempsey Cole
  • Dempsey Reid

Mika ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dempsey

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If you choose Mika

Kai Suki Ren Hana Niko

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dempsey or Mika more popular?

Mika is more popular, ranked #1543 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Mika mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mika means "beautiful fragrance" (Japanese (美香 mi + ka) origin).

Are Dempsey and Mika boy or girl names?

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

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