Mykah

Girl Name #3,554 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Syllables

A prophet's name reimagined for modern girls

American English Hebrew

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Meaning & Origin

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew

Language: Hebrew

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew (interpretive)

Language: English

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.

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

Famous People Named Mykah

Mika

Musician

1983

British-Lebanese pop singer known for Grace Kelly and Lollipop

Micah (biblical prophet)

Religious

Minor Old Testament prophet from Moresheth who wrote the Book of Micah in the 8th century BC

Quick Facts

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

Alternative Spellings

Myka #2894

Common Nicknames

My Kay Kah

Pairs Well With

Mykah Grace Mykah Rose Mykah Jean Mykah Lee Mykah Elise Mykah Dawn Mykah Paige

Sibling Names

Noah Elijah Isaiah Lyra Zara Eden Jonah

Also a Boy Name

Mykah is also used as a boy name, ranked #2789.

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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 My, 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.

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.