Holding steady.
Popularity of Mikias since 1996
Babies named Mikias per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 31 |
| 2010s | 72 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Mikias entered U.S. naming records in 1996 and has stayed consistently rare, never cracking the top 1000. Its peak year was 2018, and the trajectory has remained stable, suggesting a steady but niche presence among Ethiopian-American families. As a form of Michael, the name carries deep religious resonance in Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity. While no top states are recorded, its usage likely clusters in areas with significant Ethiopian diaspora populations.
Mikias is an Ethiopian given name, common among Amharic speakers. It is widely considered a local form of Michael, derived from the Hebrew Mikha'el meaning 'who is like God?' The name has been in use in Ethiopia for generations, reflecting the strong Christian tradition in the region. It gained modest popularity in the United States beginning in the late 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Miki
Sibling names for Mikias
Names that share Mikias's style, for a brother or sister.
