Micaiah
Every Micaiah since 1973 — 4,637 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Micaiah
Micaiah is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,386 in 2025 with 133 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 4,637 American babies have been named Micaiah — about 67% boys and 33% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2016, when 192 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Micaiah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Micaiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #4,240 | 133 | #1,386 |
| 2024 | 24 | #5,398 | 112 | #1,559 |
| 2023 | 31 | #4,529 | 130 | #1,412 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,581 | 103 | #1,672 |
| 2021 | 43 | #3,598 | 97 | #1,697 |
| 2020 | 49 | #3,214 | 124 | #1,406 |
| 2019 | 52 | #3,121 | 93 | #1,710 |
| 2018 | 47 | #3,380 | 92 | #1,714 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,897 | 99 | #1,617 |
| 2016 | 65 | #2,686 | 127 | #1,387 |
| 2015 | 49 | #3,332 | 98 | #1,636 |
| 2014 | 42 | #3,699 | 139 | #1,281 |
| 2013 | 40 | #3,827 | 124 | #1,366 |
| 2012 | 48 | #3,409 | 101 | #1,570 |
| 2011 | 53 | #3,162 | 105 | #1,519 |
| 2010 | 48 | #3,397 | 91 | #1,696 |
| 2009 | 42 | #3,783 | 100 | #1,601 |
| 2008 | 62 | #2,879 | 75 | #1,927 |
| 2007 | 56 | #3,114 | 102 | #1,547 |
| 2006 | 63 | #2,805 | 80 | #1,753 |
| 2005 | 60 | #2,777 | 65 | #1,958 |
| 2004 | 65 | #2,577 | 76 | #1,695 |
| 2003 | 69 | #2,404 | 90 | #1,462 |
| 2002 | 57 | #2,694 | 80 | #1,554 |
| 2001 | 73 | #2,226 | 105 | #1,274 |
| 2000 | 71 | #2,230 | 51 | #2,006 |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,162 | 35 | #2,280 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,974 | 24 | #2,751 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,181 | 5 | #7,227 |
| 1980 | — | — | 9 | #4,380 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,231 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Micaiah in 2025?
Micaiah ranked #1,386 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 133 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Micaiah?
4,637 babies have been named Micaiah in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Micaiah most popular?
Micaiah peaked in 2016, when 192 newborns received the name.
Is Micaiah a boy or girl name?
Micaiah is used for both: about 33% of babies named Micaiah have been girls and 67% boys.
Is the name Micaiah rising or falling?
Micaiah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.