"who is like God?"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
Mykah
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"gift of God"
Origin: Hebrew (interpretive)
Language: English
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The Story of Mykah
Mykah is a feminine variant spelling of Micah, from the Hebrew Mikha meaning who is like God — a rhetorical question implying no one is. Micah was a minor Old Testament prophet who wrote the Book of Micah around 737-696 BC. The spelling Mykah with a Y emerged in the 1990s-2000s as parents sought to feminize the traditionally male name while keeping its spiritual weight.
Micah as a boy's name entered the US top 100 in the early 2000s and has held steady. The girl-used variant Myka/Mykah/Mika has been growing steadily since 2010, influenced by the unisex name trend and the soft K sound popular in feminine names of that era.
In Hebrew tradition, the name Micah carries prophetic significance — the prophet Micah authored one of the twelve minor prophetic books of the Old Testament. In Japan, Mika is a common girl's name derived entirely from Japanese (beautiful/fragrance), making the sound cross-culturally resonant.
Historical Record
Mykah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 1,344 babies have been named Mykah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mykah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #3,554 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The biblical prophet Micah predicted that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem
- Mika is a top-20 name for girls in Finland and Japan despite coming from different linguistic roots
- The Book of Micah contains the verse: Do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God
Mykah in Other Languages
French
Micah
Hebrew
מִיכָה
Spanish
Mika
Japanese
ミカ
Popularity Over Time
#3,554
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Micah (biblical prophet)
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Minor Old Testament prophet from Moresheth who wrote the Book of Micah in the 8th century BC
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #3,554
- Total SSA Count
- 44
- Cultural Origins
- American English Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mykah
What does the name Mykah mean?
"who is like God?" (from Hebrew). "gift of God" (from Hebrew (interpretive)). Mykah is a feminine variant spelling of Micah, from the Hebrew Mikha meaning who is like God — a rhetorical question implying no one is. Micah was a minor Old Testament prophet who wrote the Book of Micah around 737-696 BC. The spelling Mykah with a Y emerged in the 1990s-2000s as parents sought to feminize the traditionally male name while keeping its spiritual weight.
What is the origin of the name Mykah?
Mykah has Hebrew, Hebrew (interpretive), American, and English origins. In Hebrew, it means "who is like God?". In Hebrew (interpretive), it means "gift of God".
Is Mykah a boy or girl name?
Mykah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #3554. As a boy name, it is ranked #2789. Mykah is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Mykah?
Mykah is currently ranked #3554 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Mykah?
Common nicknames for Mykah include Kay and Kah.
What are good middle names for Mykah?
Popular middle name pairings include Mykah Grace, Mykah Rose, Mykah Jean, Mykah Lee, Mykah Elise, Mykah Dawn, and Mykah Paige.
What are good sibling names for Mykah?
Names that pair well with Mykah as siblings include Noah, Elijah, Isaiah, Lyra, Zara, Eden, and Jonah.
How many syllables does Mykah have?
Mykah has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Mykah a common or rare name?
Mykah is an uncommon name, ranked #3554 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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Are there other spellings for Mykah?
Related spellings include Myka.
About the Name Mykah
Mykah is a girl name with American, English, and Hebrew origins . The name means "who is like God?" in Hebrew .
Is Mykah a boy or girl name? Mykah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #3,554 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,789. Mykah is more commonly used as a boy name.
Mykah is currently ranked #3,554 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Mykah has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Mykah include My, Kay, and Kah. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mykah include Myka . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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