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Mycah

♂ Boy

Pronounced MY-kə /ˈmaɪ.kə/High

Meaning: Y-styled spelling of Micah, Hebrew for 'who is like Yahweh?'High

In 30 seconds: Micah with a y-axis: same prophet, same rhetorical question — 'who is like Yahweh?' — plus one letter of distinction. The h stays for biblical balance.
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Origin HighHebrew, American
MeaningY-styled spelling of Micah, Hebrew for 'who is like Yahweh?'
U.S. rank (2025)#3916 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births28 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 855

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219862025

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

Mycah respells Micah — the Hebrew prophet whose name compresses Mikhayahu, 'who is like Yahweh?' — with the y that modern American spelling loves. Micah itself climbed steadily for decades as a softer Michael alternative; variants followed.

Mycah appears modestly in recent records for both sexes. It remains a rare styling of a now-familiar gentle classic.

Did you know? Micah and Michael ask the exact same Hebrew question — 'who is like God?' — making Mycah and every Mike on Earth theological cousins.
Overall data confidence 88%
Behind the Name — Micah — etymology

Variations

MicahMikahMica

Nicknames

MyMike

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If you like Mycah…

Micah— the standard spelling of the same prophet
Mikah— the k-styled sibling variant
Myles— a fellow My- spelled modern favorite
Micaiah— the fuller form of the same Hebrew question

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mycah mean?

Mycah is a spelling of Micah, Hebrew for 'who is like Yahweh?'.

How do you pronounce Mycah?

It's said MY-kə /ˈmaɪ.kə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mycah a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Mycah?

Mycah is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Micah is the familiar form.

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