Amichai is a Hebrew masculine given name, derived from the verb "amich" meaning "my people". It is often used as a shortened form of the compound name Amit-Mordechai. In Hebrew, it is spelled עֲמִיחַי and pronounced /ʕamiˈχaj/. This name has been popular among Jews for centuries, with notable figures bearing this name including Israeli poet Haim Gouri and writer Pinchas Peli.
"Amichai experienced a steady rise in popularity from 2006 to 2015, with a peak of 7 births in 2015. After a slight dip in 2016 and 2023, it rebounded to 6 births in 2020."