Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Michaiah since 1983
Babies named Michaiah per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Michaiah's real moment was 2001.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 |
| 1990s | 97 | 10 |
| 2000s | 180 | 55 |
| 2010s | 122 | 44 |
| 2020s | 5 | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Michaiah is a unisex name of Hebrew origin, first recorded in U.S. birth data in 1983. It means 'Who is like Yahweh?' and appears in the Bible as a prophet. Despite its ancient roots, the name has remained rare, never charting in the top 1000. Its peak usage came in 2001, but overall numbers are very low. Since 2022, the name has shown a slight upward trajectory. The name bears a phonetic resemblance to the popular Michaela and Micah, which may contribute to occasional use.
Michaiah is a Hebrew name derived from the phrase 'mi ka Yah,' meaning 'who is like Yahweh?' It appears in the Old Testament as a prophet and as an alternate spelling of Micaiah. In modern usage, it is often considered a variant of Michael or Micah.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mica, Kai, Micah
Sibling names for Michaiah
Names that share Michaiah's style, for a brother or sister.
