Mykah
Primarily a girl's name of Hebrew origin with 1,344 recorded births. Also given to 1,073 boys.
Meaning & Origin
Mykah peaked during the Gen Z era, when 78 babies received this name in a single year (2011). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Mykah remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Mykah ranks #3546 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Mykah is a boy's and girl's baby name, an alternate spelling of Micah, of Hebrew origin, meaning 'who is like God?' — a rhetorical question expressing the incomparability of the divine, from the Hebrew Mi ka-El. In the Hebrew Bible, Micah was one of the Twelve Minor Prophets.
Micah has been rising steadily in American naming, appreciated for its soft sound, deep biblical roots, and the meaningful question at its heart. The Mykah spelling gives the classic a more visually distinctive appearance while keeping the warm, two-syllable sound that makes it so appealing. Perfect for parents who love Micah but want something that looks a little different on paper.
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Phonetically, Mykah belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, warm ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Hebrew naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Hebrew names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Mykah’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Mykah was #3427 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #3546, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 204 | #3760 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 542 | #3166 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 444 | #3466 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 142 | #7476 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 12 | #11162 | — |
The Story of Mykah
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2011, Mykah is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Mykah are most likely born between 2001 and 2021.
How rare is Mykah?
Only about 1 in every 81,818 babies born in 2024 was named Mykah — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1985, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 542 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Mykah by the numbers
- Would fill 28 school buses
- Meeting one Mykah per day would take 3.7 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(36 years, 1985–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44 | #3546 |
| 2023 | 32 | #4423 |
| 2022 | 47 | #3397 |
| 2021 | 41 | #3715 |
| 2020 | 40 | #3721 |
| 2019 | 40 | #3765 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3902 |
| 2017 | 47 | #3373 |
| 2016 | 44 | #3563 |
| 2015 | 53 | #3167 |
| 2014 | 56 | #3037 |
| 2013 | 59 | #2894 |
| 2012 | 63 | #2794 |
| 2011 | 78 | #2388 |
| 2010 | 64 | #2777 |
| 2009 | 50 | #3340 |
| 2008 | 49 | #3408 |
| 2007 | 52 | #3276 |
| 2006 | 51 | #3251 |
| 2005 | 47 | #3306 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Mykah as a Boy's Name
Mykah is a true unisex name. As a boy's name, it has 1,073 recorded births since 1996.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1985–2024