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Micaiah

♀ Girl

Pronounced mə-KY-ah /məˈkaɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Mikhayahu, 'who is like Yahweh?' (a prophet); here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Who is like Yahweh?: Micaiah is Hebrew — 'who is like God?'. Devout, lyrical, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew Mikhayahu, 'who is like Yahweh?' (a prophet); here for girls
U.S. rank (2024)#5375 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,517

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119762024

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

Micaiah comes from Hebrew Mikhayahu, 'who is like Yahweh?' — a fuller form of Micah, borne by a fearless prophet who confronted King Ahab (and by both men and women in the Bible). A devout, lyrical name, used for both sexes, here for girls (said 'mə-KY-ah').

It registers thinly for girls. Rare, who-is-like-Yahweh at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Micaiah means 'who is like Yahweh?' in Hebrew (a fearless prophet who confronted King Ahab) — a fuller form of Micah; devout and lyrical, used for both sexes.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Micaiah — etymology

Variations

MichaiahMakaiahMicah

Nicknames

CaiMika

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If you like Micaiah…

Micah— the short form
Makaiah— a fellow -aiah girls' name
Mikayla— another Mika- girls' name
Moriah— a fellow Hebrew choice
Mariah— another biblical pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Micaiah mean?

Micaiah is Hebrew for 'who is like Yahweh?' — a fuller form of Micah.

How do you pronounce Micaiah?

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

Is Micaiah a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Micaiah?

Micaiah is a rare name in the U.S.

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