Rising since 1985, #1,382 for boys today.
Popularity of Micaiah since 1973
Babies named Micaiah per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2014, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Micaiah's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 64 |
| 1980s | 27 | 96 |
| 1990s | 215 | 333 |
| 2000s | 618 | 824 |
| 2010s | 483 | 1,069 |
| 2020s | 204 | 699 |
Meaning & origin
Micaiah, a Hebrew name meaning 'Who is like Yahweh?,' has seen steady growth in the United States since its first recorded usage in 1973. Currently ranked 1382 as of 2025, it is given to about 1 in every 12,843 newborns, reflecting its status as a distinctive but not obscure choice. The name reached its peak popularity in 2025, continuing a rising trajectory that began in 1985. Geographically, Micaiah is most common in Virginia, Colorado, and Michigan. Its unisex appeal, biblical roots, and modern sound have contributed to its gradual ascent.
Micaiah is a Hebrew name from מִיכָיָהוּ (Mikhayahu), meaning 'Who is like Yahweh?' It appears in the Old Testament as a prophet who warned King Ahab (1 Kings 22). The name shares roots with Michael and Micah. Unisex in modern use, it gained moderate popularity in the United States from the 1970s onward.
Where Micaiah is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Micah, Cai, Kai, Mike, Mica
Sibling names for Micaiah
Names that share Micaiah's style, for a brother or sister.
