Total births
855
Unisex name · since 1986
Mycah
855 babies named Mycah in U.S. Social Security records since 1986, with the highest year being 2022. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #3368
- among boys today
- 855
- born since 1986
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
855 babies have been named Mycah since 1986, making it today's #3368 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Mycah recorded 855 times among boys since 1986, holding rank #3368 nationally today, ahead of 76% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 2025.
- #3368 among boys today
- 855 born since 1986
- 2010s peak decade
- 76% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mycah is currently the #3368 unisex name in America, more common than 76% of boys - 855 born since 1986, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3368
- among boys today
- 855
- born since 1986
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Mycah vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3368
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 76% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Mycah was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
43 babies were named Mycah in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Mycah compares
855 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
Mycah's all-time total is 133% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mycah | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 855 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 23 | 22,252 |
Mycah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Mycah splits its recorded history at 2007: 72% of all births land in the more recent half, 28% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1986 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2022 peak of 43 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Mycah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#3,368
Active since
1986
Mycah popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Mycah popularity over time - girls
828 total births recorded since 1980 (Mycah as girls' name)
Mycah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Mycah's strongest decade.
319 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Mycah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
- 1990s 91
1990s
91 births
- 2000s
2000s
223 births
- 2010s
2010s
319 births
- 2020s
2020s
211 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 319 births (37% of all-time use).
How Mycah 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 Mycah's total volume
Mycah vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Mycah by state
Where Mycah concentrates geographically, total births since 1986
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 27 | 3.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 26 | 3.0% |
| #3 | Florida | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #6 | New York | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Mycah's total US births 3.2%
Even split
27 of 855 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mycah? ▼
855 babies have been named Mycah since 1986. It currently ranks #3368 among boys. The peak year was 2022 with 43 births.
When was Mycah most popular? ▼
Mycah was most popular in the 2010s decade with 319 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Mycah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mycah are California (27 births), Texas (26 births), Florida (10 births).
Is Mycah a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Mycah is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 855 births, and as a girl's name it has 828 births.
How long has the name Mycah been used? ▼
Mycah has been recorded in Social Security data since 1986, spanning 40 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Mycah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mychal, Mychael, Mycal, Mycheal, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mycah's data
- Mycah's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (319 total births) through the 2020s (211) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Mycahs (27 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 Mycah
Nearby Names Like Mycah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mycah
Mychal Boy
2,007 births
Mychael Boy
1,348 births
Mycal Boy
141 births
Mycheal Boy
101 births
Myca Boy
35 births
Compare Mycah side by side: Mycah vs Mychal Mycah vs Mychael Mycah vs Mycal
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mycah
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, 1986–2025 (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. "Mycah: #3368 Unisex Name - 855 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mycah. 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 Mycah 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.