Maica Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MY-kah /ˈmaɪ.kə/
Origin: Spanish; Portuguese
Meaning: Spanish: 'of the sea'; Portuguese: 'gift from God'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Maica has its roots in the Hebrew name Micaiah, which means "who is like Yahweh?" This name was transliterated into Greek as Micaia and later into Latin as Micaiah, before evolving into various forms in different languages. The name entered the English lexicon through biblical translations, particularly the King James Bible in the early 17th century, where Micaiah is mentioned as a prophet during the reign of King Ahab of Israel, around the 9th century BCE.
This biblical connection has contributed to the name's historical significance, linking it to themes of prophecy and divine authority. Throughout history, variations of the name have appeared in different cultures, often reflecting local linguistic adaptations.
In Spanish-speaking regions, Maica is sometimes considered a diminutive or affectionate form derived from the name Maicaela, which itself is a variant of the name Michaela, the feminine form of Michael. This connection to the archangel Michael, whose name means "who is like God?" in Hebrew, further enriches the name's spiritual connotations.
Culturally, names like Maica have been embraced in various traditions, often symbolizing strength and faith. The enduring nature of such names can be attributed to their biblical origins and the positive attributes associated with their meanings.
As a result, Maica carries with it a sense of historical depth and cultural resonance, reflecting a lineage of names that have been cherished across generations.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Maica was first seen in the United States in 2006.
Maica has ranked as high as #1378 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Maica has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Maica 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 Maica was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Maica
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.
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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 Maica.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 |