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Micaiah
UnisexHebrew· “who is like Yahweh?”
- Meaning
- who is like Yahweh?
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- my-KAY-uh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,386
- US babies 2025
- 133
- Best rank
- #1,274 (2001)
- Peak year
- 2014
Meaning and origin of Micaiah
Micaiah is a Hebrew name that means “who is like Yahweh?”.
Micaiah is a Hebrew name meaning who is like Yahweh?, a rhetorical question implying that no one is. In the Bible, Micaiah son of Imlah is a prophet who warns King Ahab of defeat when other prophets promise victory, a story remembered for its courage. The name is related to Micah and Michael. Micaiah is used for both boys and girls today. It sounds soft and lyrical, with three syllables. Mica and Kai are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Micaiah first appears in US Social Security records in 1973. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,274 in 2001, and the most babies received it in 2014, when 139 were named Micaiah. In 2025, 133 babies were named Micaiah, and it ranked #1,386 nationally. That is 36% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #4,380 in 1980, #2,006 in 2000, #1,696 in 2010, and #1,386 in 2025. Of the 3,085 US boys named Micaiah since records began, 35% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 824 babies.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Justyce, Lux, Charly, Lyrik, and Kaidyn.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Micaiah ranked highest in Virginia, Colorado, and Michigan.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | #771 | 9 |
| Colorado | #820 | 6 |
| Michigan | #882 | 8 |
| Pennsylvania | #980 | 8 |
| Tennessee | #1003 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
Micaiah is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 30% of US babies named Micaiah were girls and 70% were boys.
Micaiah is usually pronounced my-KAY-uh, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with M and ends in “-ah”.
Middle names for Micaiah
A few middle names that flow with Micaiah: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Micaiah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Micaiah mean?
Micaiah is a Hebrew name that means “who is like Yahweh?”.
What is the origin of the name Micaiah?
Micaiah has Hebrew roots. Micaiah is a Hebrew name meaning who is like Yahweh?, a rhetorical question implying that no one is.
Is Micaiah a popular name?
Not especially. Micaiah ranked #1,386 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Micaiah a boy or girl name?
Micaiah is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 30% of US babies named Micaiah were girls and 70% were boys.
How do you pronounce Micaiah?
Micaiah is usually pronounced my-KAY-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings