Elya vs Mikai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elya

Boy #6,649 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew Eliyahu

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Russian Israeli Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,649
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli

Playground Safety Score

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Mikai

Boy #6,538 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Hebrew African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,538
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Mike

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elya Rank #6,649
Mikai Rank #6,538

Mikai is more popular, ranked #6538 vs #6649 for Elya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elya ___

  • Elya David
  • Elya Samuel
  • Elya Joseph
  • Elya Aaron
  • Elya Benjamin

Mikai ___

  • Mikai James
  • Mikai Alexander
  • Mikai Lee
  • Mikai Elias
  • Mikai Zion

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elya

Eli Noah Ezra Miriam Leah

If you choose Mikai

Zara Keilani Ezra Kyson Nalani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elya or Mikai more popular?

Mikai is more popular, ranked #6538 compared to Elya at #6649 in the United States.

What do Elya and Mikai mean?

Elya means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew Eliyahu origin). Mikai means "divine strength" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elya and Mikai boy or girl names?

Elya is primarily a boy name. Mikai is primarily a boy name.

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