Micaiah Unisex

Popularity: #814 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmi-KAI-uh / /mɪˈkaɪə/

Hebrew

Meaning

Who is like Yahweh?

Historical & Cultural Background

Micaiah is a name of Hebrew origin, found in the Old Testament of the Bible. It is associated with a prophet who opposed King Ahab of Israel. The name reflects a common Hebrew naming convention that emphasizes the relationship with God. Micaiah is less common than similar names like Micah but carries a significant historical and religious weight.

Trend Summary

Micaiah has remained relatively uncommon in the United States, with sporadic usage over the years.

Similar Names

ZedekiahNehemiahUriahJeremiahHezekiahObadiah

Variants

  • Micaia
  • Mikayahu

International Variants

  • Mikaia (Hebrew)
  • Micaiah (English)

Famous people named Micaiah

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Fictional characters named Micaiah

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Sibling Suggestions

MicahMalachiIsaiahZebulonElijahJosiah

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Micaiah was first seen in the United States in 1973. Micaiah has ranked as high as #1256 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Micaiah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Micaiah (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 11
26%
PA 10
23%
CA 8
19%
GA 8
19%
MN 6
14%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19735
19756
19765
197715
197817
197916
19809
19817
198213
19837
19846
19855
19865
198715
198815
198914
199024
199127
199220
199323
199419
199535
199633
199744
199848
199960
200051
2001105
200280
200390
200476
200565
200680
2007102
200875
2009100
201091
2011105
2012101
2013124
2014139
201598
2016127
201799
201892
201993
2020124
202197
2022103
2023129
2024110