Kai vs Micah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Micah

Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
3,909
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mike

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kai Rank #76
Micah Rank #86

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #86 for Micah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kai ___

  • Kai James
  • Kai Alexander
  • Kai Michael
  • Kai Robert
  • Kai William
  • Kai Thomas

Micah ___

  • Micah James
  • Micah John
  • Micah Alexander
  • Micah Cole
  • Micah Thomas
  • Micah David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

If you choose Micah

Elijah Noah Jonah Naomi Ruth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kai or Micah more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Micah at #86 in the United States.

What do Kai and Micah mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin).

Are Kai and Micah boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Micah is primarily a boy name.

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