Macaiah Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmuh-KAI-uh / /məˈkaɪə/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Who is like God? (Hebrew); variant of Micah (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
Macaiah is derived from the Hebrew name Micaiah, meaning 'Who is like God?'. In biblical texts, Micaiah is a prophet mentioned in the Old Testament. The name has also been adopted in English-speaking cultures as a variant of Micah, reflecting its biblical roots.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Micaiah
- Mikayah
International Variants
- Mika (Japanese)
- Micha (German)
- Mikael (Scandinavian)
Famous people named Macaiah
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Fictional characters named Macaiah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Macaiah was first seen in the United States in 2008. Macaiah has ranked as high as #1387 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Macaiah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Macaiah
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 6 |