Mikasa vs Zulay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mikasa

Girl #9,436 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"three bamboo hats"

Origin: Japanese (三笠)

Cultural Roots

Japanese Anime-influenced International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,436
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mika, Kasa, Miki

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Zulay

Girl #9,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Brilliant beauty; radiant one"

Origin: Arabic via Latin American

Cultural Roots

Latin American Colombian Arabic-influenced

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,270
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zu, Zuly

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Popularity Comparison

Mikasa Rank #9,436
Zulay Rank #9,270

Zulay is more popular, ranked #9270 vs #9436 for Mikasa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mikasa ___

  • Mikasa Rei
  • Mikasa Hana
  • Mikasa Sora
  • Mikasa Marie
  • Mikasa Joy

Zulay ___

  • Zulay Maria
  • Zulay Isabel
  • Zulay Sofia
  • Zulay Elena
  • Zulay Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mikasa

Eren Armin Hana Yuki Sora

If you choose Zulay

Yolanda Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mikasa or Zulay more popular?

Zulay is more popular, ranked #9270 compared to Mikasa at #9436 in the United States.

What do Mikasa and Zulay mean?

Mikasa means "three bamboo hats" (Japanese (三笠) origin). Zulay means "Brilliant beauty; radiant one" (Arabic via Latin American origin).

Are Mikasa and Zulay boy or girl names?

Mikasa is primarily a girl name. Zulay is primarily a girl name.

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