Maik
Meaningwho is like God · German form of Michael
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #9,714 in 2025
7 babies were named Maik in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2017–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Maik, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Maik would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMaik first shows up in US birth records in 2017, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearMaik is at its all-time high right now: #9,714 in 2025.
- New on the sceneMaik wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2017.
- MeaningMaik is a German form of Michael, which means “who is like God”. Our records link it to English and Japanese roots.
About the name Maik
Maik is a boy name of English and Japanese origin meaning “who is like God”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with M and ending in “-aik”. US birth records list Maik for boys from 2017 to 2025, in 3 of those 9 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #9,714 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English namesJapanese names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.8 | 545,455 boys |
| 2020s | 0.7 | 1,463,415 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
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- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Maik
What does the name Maik mean?
Maik means “who is like God” in German, as a form of Michael.
What is the origin of the name Maik?
Maik has English, Japanese roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Maik a boy or girl name?
Maik is a boy name.
How popular is the name Maik?
Maik ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#9,714).