Rising since 2020, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Miciah since 1991
Babies named Miciah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 69 | 57 |
| 2000s | 136 | 127 |
| 2010s | 40 | 71 |
| 2020s | 0 | 40 |
Meaning & origin
Miciah entered U.S. naming records in 1992 and reached its peak rank of 7,679 in 2001, with about 1 in 170,808 babies receiving the name in the latest year (2025). After declining in the 2010s, its trajectory has been rising since 2020, suggesting renewed interest. The name is a modern spelling of the ancient prophetic name Micah, which appears in the Old Testament. Its sound aligns with popular contemporary names ending in -iah, such as Jeremiah and Josiah, while its unisex usage reflects modern naming trends. Though no single state has shown predominant use, the name's roots in Hebrew tradition give it enduring depth.
Miciah is a variant of Micah, which derives from the Hebrew name Mikha'el (מִיכָאֵל) meaning 'who is like God?' The question is rhetorical, implying that no one is like God. The name appears in the Old Testament as one of the twelve minor prophets. Miciah emerged as a modern spelling variation in the late 20th century, likely influenced by the popularity of other -iah names like Jeremiah and Josiah.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mick, Micki, Ciah
Sibling names for Miciah
Names that share Miciah's style, for a brother or sister.
