Mikai
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mikai first appeared in US Social Security records in 2000.
Over 15 babies have been named Mikai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mikai is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #51,111 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #51,111
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Mikai is also used as a boy name, ranked #6538.
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About the Name Mikai
Mikai is a girl name .
Is Mikai a boy or girl name? Mikai is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #51,111 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #6,538. Mikai is more commonly used as a boy name.
Mikai is currently ranked #51,111 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mikai include Mik, Miy, Miie, and Mikkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mikai include Mikayla, Mikaela, Mika, Mikah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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