Declining since 2004, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Mikiah since 1991
Babies named Mikiah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 74 | 16 |
| 2000s | 257 | 76 |
| 2010s | 92 | 39 |
| 2020s | 36 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Mikiah is a modern American name that first entered the U.S. baby name charts in 1991, reflecting the late 20th-century trend of respelling traditional biblical names. Although it has never been common, it reached its peak rank of 14,942 in 2005, with roughly 1 in 321,453 babies given the name that year. Since then, its usage has been declining, with the latest data in 2025 showing continued lower frequency. The name's appeal likely lies in its soft, melodic sound and its connection to the familiar Micah and Michaela, while its unique spelling sets it apart. It has been recorded across various states but has no dominant regional concentration.
Mikiah is a modern coinage, likely a respelling or variant of names like Micah (Hebrew ‘who is like God?’) or Michaela (feminine of Michael). It emerged in the United States in the early 1990s, part of a trend of creative phonetic spellings. The name has been used for both boys and girls, though its similarity to Micah and Micaiah gives it biblical resonance.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Miki, Kiki, Mia
Sibling names for Mikiah
Names that share Mikiah's style, for a brother or sister.
