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Michaiah
OriginHebrew
Meaning"who is like God"
About Michaiah
The name of five men and one woman in the Bible, this name has so far escaped much notice but its similarity to popular choices such as Michael and Michaela/Mikayla, along with the long-running penchant for Old Testament names, may propel it to prominence. Also spelled Micaiah.
Pronounced mik-AY-uh.
As of October 2026, Michaiah ranked #10524 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #7466 in 2019.
Editor's take: The name Michaiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God".
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