Total births
135
Girls' name · since 1993
Micalah
Since 1993, U.S. Social Security records show 135 babies named Micalah, peaking in 1995. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 135
- total births
- 1993–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
Micalah sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 135 recorded since 1993.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Micalah has been recorded 135 times among girls since 1993, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1993 to 2005.
- 135 total births
- 1993–2005 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 71% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
135 girls have been named Micalah since 1993, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2005.
- 135
- total births
- 1993–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
71% of everyone ever named Micalah was born in this single decade.
1995
Single peak year
22 babies were named Micalah in 1995 - its busiest year on record.
Micalah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Micalah's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1993, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1995 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Micalah at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1995
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1993
Micalah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2005
- Peak year (1995)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 13 years of records
Micalah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Micalah's strongest decade.
96 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 71% of all-time use.
Micalah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
96 births
- 2000s
2000s
39 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 96 births (71% of all-time use).
Micalah by state
Where Micalah concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 3.7% |
Texas share of Micalah's total US births 3.7%
5 of 135 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Micalah? ▼
Since 1993, Social Security records show 135 babies named Micalah. The most recent recorded year was 2005. Its busiest year on record was 1995, with 22 births.
When was Micalah most popular? ▼
Micalah was most popular in the 1990s decade with 96 total births. The single peak year was 1995.
Where is Micalah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Micalah are Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Micalah been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Micalah since 1993 -- 13 years through the most recent 2005 data.
What names are similar to Micalah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Michelle, Michele, Michaela, Michael, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Micalah's data
- Micalah's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (96 total births) through the 2000s (39) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Micalahs (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Micalah
Nearby Names Like Micalah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Micalah
Michelle Girl
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Michaela Girl
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Michael Girl
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Micaela Girl
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Compare Micalah side by side: Micalah vs Michelle Micalah vs Michele Micalah vs Michaela
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1993–2005 (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. "Micalah: Baby Name Since 1993 - 135 Births, Peak 1995." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/micalah. 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 Micalah 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 July 2026.