Maciah

Maciah is a masculine name that appears to be a modern variation of Micaiah or Micah, both Hebrew names meaning 'who is like God?' The spelling with 'Ma-' instead of 'Mi-' gives it a distinctive contemporary feel while maintaining connections to these biblical origins. Micaiah appears in the Old Testament as a prophet, giving the name religious significance. While relatively uncommon, Maciah has emerged as part of the trend toward creative spellings of traditional names and the popularity of names ending with the '-iah' sound. The name carries spiritual connotations through its questioning of divine comparison while offering a fresh alternative to more common biblical names. Its uniqueness makes it stand out while still having recognizable roots.

Maciah is also given to girls.

Pronounced muh-SY-uh.

As of October 2026, Maciah ranked #14884 in US births in 2019 SSA, peaked at #5483 in 2001.