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Makiah

♂ Boy

Pronounced mə-KY-ə /məˈkaɪ.ə/High

Meaning: Modern styling in the Micaiah/Makaiah line — 'who is like Yahweh?'; construction informalLow

In 30 seconds: The prophet's question, remixed: Makiah spins Micaiah — 'who is like God?' — through modern -iah machinery. Rhetorical and rhythmic.

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Origin LowHebrew, American

MeaningModern styling in the Micaiah/Makaiah line — 'who is like Yahweh?'; construction informal

U.S. rank (2025)#4208 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 523

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Makiah styles the Micaiah line — Hebrew 'who is like Yahweh?' — through the modern -iah wave (construction informal, which we flag).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, who-is-like-God in echo, and questioning.

Did you know? Micaiah told King Ahab the truth when four hundred prophets flattered — Makiah carries the contrarian's question in fresh casing.

Overall data confidence 55%

Behind the Name — Micaiah — root background

Variations

MicaiahMakaiahMekiah

Nicknames

Mak

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If you like Makiah…

Micaiah— the truth-telling prophet original

Micah— the compact brother form

Mekhi— a fellow modern M- favorite

Messiah— the companion -iah pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Makiah mean?

Makiah styles the Micaiah line, 'who is like Yahweh?'; the construction is informal.

How do you pronounce Makiah?

It's said mə-KY-ə /məˈkaɪ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Makiah a boy or girl name?

Makiah is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Makiah?

Makiah is a rare name in the U.S.