Maciah Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: muh-KAI-uh //məˈkaɪə//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Who is like God? (Hebrew); variant of Micah (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Maciah has its roots in Hebrew, derived from the name מִיכָיָה (Mikhaiah), which translates to "who is like Yahweh?" This name is a combination of the Hebrew elements "mi" meaning "who" and "Yah" referring to the divine name of God. The name underwent various transformations as it passed through different languages and cultures, eventually appearing in English in its Anglicized form.
The transition from Hebrew to English often involved adaptations through Greek and Latin, particularly in biblical texts, where names were frequently translated or modified to fit the phonetic and grammatical structures of these languages. Historically, the name Maciah is associated with biblical figures, particularly in the Old Testament.
One notable reference is found in the Book of Chronicles, where a character named Micah (a variant of Maciah) is mentioned as a prophet. This connection to prophetic figures in the Hebrew Bible underscores the name's religious significance and its association with divine inspiration.
The name's presence in biblical texts has contributed to its endurance through centuries, particularly during the periods of the early Christian church and the subsequent translations of the Bible into various languages, including the King James Bible in the early 17th century. Culturally, names like Maciah carry a resonance of faith and devotion, often symbolizing a connection to God and a reminder of one's spiritual heritage.
The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, reflecting a broader tradition of names that invoke the divine. The diminutive form Micah has also gained recognition, further illustrating the name's adaptability and enduring appeal within religious and cultural contexts.
Overall, Maciah embodies a rich historical tapestry that intertwines linguistic evolution, religious significance, and cultural resonance.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Maciah was first seen in the United States in 1996.
Maciah has ranked as high as #1371 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in Indiana.
In the past 5 years the name Maciah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Maciah is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Maciah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Maciah (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Maciah.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 1996 | 6 |