Total births
3,085
Unisex name · since 1973
Micaiah
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 3,085 babies named Micaiah, peaking in 2014. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1562
- among boys today
- 3,085
- born since 1973
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other boys
3,085 babies have been named Micaiah since 1973, making it today's #1562 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Micaiah has been recorded 3,085 times among boys since 1973, currently ranked #1562 nationally and more common than 89% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2025.
- #1562 among boys today
- 3,085 born since 1973
- 2010s peak decade
- 89% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Micaiah is currently the #1562 unisex name in America, more common than 89% of boys - 3,085 born since 1973, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1562
- among boys today
- 3,085
- born since 1973
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other boys
Micaiah vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1562
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 89% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Micaiah was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
139 babies were named Micaiah in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Micaiah compares
3,085 Top 16% higher than 84% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Micaiah's all-time total is 8x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Micaiah | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,085 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 139 | 23 | 22,252 |
Micaiah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Micaiah splits its recorded history at 2000: 84% of all births land in the more recent half, 16% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1973 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2014 peak of 139 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Micaiah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#1,562
Active since
1973
Micaiah popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 139
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Micaiah popularity over time - girls
1,552 total births recorded since 1976 (Micaiah as girls' name)
Micaiah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Micaiah's strongest decade.
1,069 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Micaiah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 64
1970s
64 births
- 1980s 96
1980s
96 births
- 1990s 333
1990s
333 births
- 2000s
2000s
824 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,069 births
- 2020s
2020s
699 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,069 births (35% of all-time use).
How Micaiah compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Micaiah's total volume
Micaiah vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Micaiah by state
Where Micaiah concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 280 | 9.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 185 | 6.0% |
| #3 | Florida | | 164 | 5.3% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 84 | 2.7% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 78 | 2.5% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 77 | 2.5% |
| #7 | New York | | 65 | 2.1% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 56 | 1.8% |
California share of Micaiah's total US births 9.1%
Even split
280 of 3,085 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 24 reporting states.
Micaiah appears in 24 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Micaiah? ▼
Micaiah has been given to 3,085 babies in the U.S. since 1973, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #1562 as of the latest data. 139 babies were born in 2014, its single highest year.
When was Micaiah most popular? ▼
Micaiah was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,069 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Micaiah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Micaiah are California (280 births), Texas (185 births), Florida (164 births).
Is Micaiah a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Micaiah is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 3,085 births, and as a girl's name it has 1,552 births.
How long has the name Micaiah been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Micaiah since 1973 -- 53 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Micaiah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Michael, Micheal, Micah, Mickey, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Micaiah's data
- Micaiah's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,069 total births) through the 2020s (699) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Micaiahs (280 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Micaiah
Nearby Names Like Micaiah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Micaiah
Michael Boy
#18 4,426,753 births
Micheal Boy
#1332 154,719 births
Micah Boy
#86 119,571 births
Mickey Boy
#1644 27,627 births
Michel Boy
#3608 10,539 births
Compare Micaiah side by side: Micaiah vs Michael Micaiah vs Micheal Micaiah vs Micah
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Micaiah
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1,619 births · Peak 2024
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130,688 births · Peak 1918
Eason #1560
2,849 births · Peak 2016
Nate #1564
4,490 births · Peak 2007
Lenox #1559
2,104 births · Peak 2023
Holland #1565
3,172 births · Peak 2025
Quintin #1558
15,558 births · Peak 1997
Hendrick #1566
1,664 births · Peak 2024
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1973–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Micaiah: #1562 Unisex Name - 3,085 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/micaiah. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Micaiah draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.