James vs Mikai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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

James Rank #5
Mikai Rank #6,538

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6538 for Mikai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Mikai ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mikai

Zara Keilani Ezra Kyson Nalani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mikai more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mikai at #6538 in the United States.

What do James and Mikai mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mikai means "divine strength" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Mikai boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mikai is primarily a boy name.

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