Micaiah Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mi-KAI-uh //mɪˈkaɪə//
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Who is like Yahweh?
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Micaiah has its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the name מִיכָיָה (Mikha'yah), which translates to 'who is like Yahweh?' This name is a theophoric name, meaning it incorporates the name of God, in this case, Yahweh, a significant aspect of Hebrew naming conventions. The name entered the English language through the transliteration of Hebrew texts, particularly during the periods of the Old Testament's translation into Greek (the Septuagint) and later into Latin (the Vulgate), before being adopted into English translations such as the King James Bible in the early 17th century.
Historically, Micaiah appears in the Hebrew Bible as a prophet during the reign of King Ahab of Israel, specifically noted in the Book of Kings (1 Kings 22). His role as a prophet is significant, as he is depicted as a figure who speaks truth to power, contrasting with the more favorable prophets of Ahab.
This narrative, set in the 9th century BCE, highlights the importance of prophetic voices in ancient Israelite society and their role in guiding moral and spiritual conduct. Culturally, Micaiah embodies themes of faithfulness and divine authority, resonating with the broader tradition of prophetic figures in Judeo-Christian contexts.
The name's enduring significance is reflected in its association with righteousness and the challenge of standing against popular opinion, a theme that has been echoed in various religious and literary traditions. While diminutive forms or variations of the name may exist, Micaiah itself remains a distinct representation of its rich theological and historical heritage.
Fictional characters named Micaiah
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Micaiah is a fictional character from the video game Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn. She is a key figure in the game's story, serving as a leader of the Dawn Brigade and possessing the ability to heal allies.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Micaiah was first seen in the United States in 1973.
Micaiah has ranked as high as #2272 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.
In the past 5 years the name Micaiah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Micaiah 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 Micaiah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
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 Micaiah.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 167 | 133 | 34 |
| 2024 | 136 | 112 | 24 |
| 2023 | 161 | 130 | 31 |
| 2022 | 126 | 103 | 23 |
| 2021 | 140 | 97 | 43 |
| 2020 | 173 | 124 | 49 |
| 2019 | 145 | 93 | 52 |
| 2018 | 139 | 92 | 47 |
| 2017 | 138 | 99 | 39 |
| 2016 | 192 | 127 | 65 |
| 2015 | 147 | 98 | 49 |
| 2014 | 181 | 139 | 42 |
| 2013 | 164 | 124 | 40 |
| 2012 | 149 | 101 | 48 |
| 2011 | 158 | 105 | 53 |
| 2010 | 139 | 91 | 48 |
| 2009 | 142 | 100 | 42 |
| 2008 | 137 | 75 | 62 |
| 2007 | 158 | 102 | 56 |
| 2006 | 143 | 80 | 63 |
| 2005 | 125 | 65 | 60 |
| 2004 | 141 | 76 | 65 |
| 2003 | 159 | 90 | 69 |
| 2002 | 137 | 80 | 57 |
| 2001 | 178 | 105 | 73 |
| 2000 | 122 | 51 | 71 |
| 1999 | 107 | 60 | 47 |
| 1998 | 85 | 48 | 37 |
| 1997 | 77 | 44 | 33 |
| 1996 | 62 | 33 | 29 |
| 1995 | 50 | 35 | 15 |
| 1994 | 35 | 19 | 16 |
| 1993 | 35 | 23 | 12 |
| 1992 | 32 | 20 | 12 |
| 1991 | 34 | 27 | 7 |
| 1990 | 31 | 24 | 7 |
| 1989 | 19 | 14 | 5 |
| 1988 | 20 | 15 | 5 |
| 1987 | 21 | 15 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1985 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| 1984 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1983 | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| 1982 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1981 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1980 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1979 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1978 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1977 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1976 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| 1975 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1973 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Top States for Micaiah (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 11 | |
| PA | 10 | |
| CA | 8 | |
| GA | 8 | |
| MN | 6 |