Mykah first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Mykah has been for the last 40 years (from 1985 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Mykah

A variant spelling of the Hebrew name Micah, meaning "who is like God?"

Popularity of Mykah by gender

Based on the last 40 years of data, Mykah is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 56% of people named Mykah being female.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 46 male babies and 44 female babies born with the name Mykah.

It's also interesting to see that despite Mykah being historically a mostly female name, the most recent data from 2024 shows a shift in the trend, with more male babies being named Mykah.

Year	Male Count	Female Count
2024	46	44
2023	48	32
2022	50	47
2021	47	41
2020	54	40
2019	40	40
2018	55	38
2017	44	47
2016	50	44
2015	55	53
2014	49	56
2013	47	59
2012	42	63
2011	55	78
2010	48	63
2009	48	50
2008	46	49
2007	48	52
2006	27	51
2005	23	47
2004	29	44
2003	17	34
2002	26	33
2001	17	50
2000	25	34
1999	10	32
1998	11	28
1997	7	24
1996	8	12
1995	0	14
1994	0	7
1993	0	7
1992	0	9
1990	0	9
1989	0	7
1985	0	5

The history of the first name Mykah

The name Mykah is of Hebrew origin and is a variant spelling of the biblical name Micah. The name can be traced back to the Old Testament, where it was borne by one of the Twelve Minor Prophets of the Hebrew Bible.

Micah, from which Mykah is derived, is a Hebrew name meaning "who is like the Lord?" or "who is like Yahweh?" The name is composed of the Hebrew elements "mi" meaning "who" and "cah" meaning "like." Mykah is a modern, alternative spelling of the traditional Hebrew name.

The Book of Micah in the Old Testament is attributed to the prophet Micah, who lived in the 8th century BC during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. The book contains a series of oracles and prophecies concerning the impending judgment of Samaria and Jerusalem.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mykah can be found in the biblical account of Micah the Levite, who is mentioned in the Book of Judges. This Micah lived in the hill country of Ephraim and made an idol, which was later taken by the Danites.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mykah or its variations. Micah the Morasthite, the prophet from the village of Moresheth-Gath, lived during the reign of King Hezekiah in the 8th century BC and is considered the author of the Book of Micah.

Micah J. Murray (1853-1923) was an American jurist and politician who served as the 19th Governor of Oklahoma from 1915 to 1919. Micah Zenko (born 1977) is an American author and scholar who has written extensively on U.S. national security policy.

Micah Parsons (born 1999) is an American football linebacker currently playing for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL). Micah Richards (born 1988) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender and is now a television pundit and commentator.

Micah Sloat (1819-1867) was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1847 to 1851. He is known for his involvement in the anti-rent movement and his advocacy for tenant farmers' rights.

Data source

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