Holding steady.
Popularity of Mykiah since 1995
Babies named Mykiah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 161 |
| 2010s | 71 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Mykiah is a modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1995. Its peak year was 2004, and its trajectory has been stable since. The name is likely a creative respelling of the biblical Micah or inspired by the popular '-iah' suffix, reflecting a trend of unique name coinages in the 1990s and 2000s. Though not among the top 1,000 names, Mykiah has maintained a steady presence, favored for its melodic sound and contemporary feel.
Mykiah first appeared in United States birth records in 1995, likely as a modern coinage influenced by the popular suffix '-iah' found in biblical names like Jeremiah and Isaiah. It may also be a creative spelling of Micah, a Hebrew name meaning 'who is like God?' The name peaked in usage in 2004 and has remained in occasional use since, primarily for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mykie, Kiah, Mya
Sibling names for Mykiah
Names that share Mykiah's style, for a brother or sister.
