Declining since 2010, #1,585 for boys today.
Popularity of Mikah since 1972
Babies named Mikah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 23 | 23 |
| 1980s | 123 | 72 |
| 1990s | 284 | 220 |
| 2000s | 578 | 982 |
| 2010s | 495 | 1,335 |
| 2020s | 179 | 747 |
Meaning & origin
Mikah entered the U.S. naming records in 1972, a time when traditional names were being creatively respelled. Its popularity peaked in 2013, the same year it reached its highest rank. Since 2010, however, its usage has been falling, reflecting a trend away from its once-rising appeal. The name appears most frequently in Florida, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. With a current ranking of 1585 in 2025, Mikah remains a distinctive choice, appealing to parents who favor the sound of Micah but prefer a streamlined, modern spelling.
Mikah is a respelled variant of Micah, which comes from the Hebrew name Mikha'el meaning 'who is like God?' The name Micah appears in the Old Testament as a prophet. The variant Mikah emerged in the late 20th century as parents sought unique spellings of traditional names, likely influenced by the popularity of names like Mika and Micah.
Where Mikah is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mike, Miki
Sibling names for Mikah
Names that share Mikah's style, for a brother or sister.
