Midajah
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 59 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 7 letters and three syllables, Midajah hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 2000, with 59 total recorded births.
Midajah is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Midajah is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Midajah is a girl's baby name of uncertain origin, likely a creative American variant of Mikaiah or inspired by Micaiah (from Hebrew meaning 'who is like God'). The -jah ending places it in the Hebrew tradition of God-honoring names like Jeremiah and Isaiah.
Spiritual and rhythmic, Midajah is a name shaped by faith and the desire for something that sounds unlike anything else.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Midajah's final sounds are strong, devotional — rooted in Hebrew theophoric naming. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Midajah breaks from that pattern, giving it a more distinctive edge.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Midajah's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Midajah has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2000.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 59 | — |
The Story of Midajah
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2001, Midajah is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Midajah are most likely born between 2000 and 2003.
How rare is Midajah?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Midajah is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2000, peaked in the 2000s with 59 births that decade.
Midajah by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 2000–2003)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 7 | #13383 |
| 2002 | 10 | #10002 |
| 2001 | 25 | #4788 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6395 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2000–2003