Micaiah
Micaiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like Yahweh?
Origin and history
Micaiah is a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'who is like Yahweh?'. It appears in the Old Testament for both male and female figures, including a prophet who foretold the truth to King Ahab. In the United States, it remains a uncommon but steady choice for parents seeking an authentic biblical name.
Popularity in the United States
3,085 babies in the United States have been named Micaiah since 1880. It ranks #2321 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1269.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.6 %)
- TX (14.9 %)
- FL (13.2 %)
- NC (6.8 %)
- PA (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 64 |
| 1980-1990 | 96 |
| 1990-2000 | 333 |
| 2000-2010 | 824 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,069 |
| 2020-2029 | 699 |
Nicknames
Micah, Kai, Mike
Fun facts
- Micaiah son of Imlah is celebrated in the Old Testament for his unyielding truthfulness when prophesying to King Ahab.
- Micaiah shares its underlying Hebrew roots and rhetorical question meaning with the names Michael and Micah.