Mykah

Meaning & origin

Mykah is a modern respelling of the biblical name Micah, which entered the U.S. naming landscape as a feminine variant in the late 20th century. First recorded in 1985, it saw its greatest popularity in 2011, ranking at its peak that year, with about 1 in 45,922 babies receiving the name. Since then, its usage has declined, fitting the trajectory of many creative spellings of traditional names. Mykah is predominantly used for girls, though it retains a unisex quality. The name has not achieved a strong regional presence, appearing in no top state lists, but it remains a distinct choice for parents seeking a modern twist on a classic name.

Mykah is a contemporary respelling of Micah, itself a shortened form of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el. The name Micah has biblical roots as a prophet and a book in the Old Testament. The phonetic variant Mykah emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creative spellings, often used for girls.