Mykah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Mykah is a modern variant of the Hebrew name Micah, meaning 'who is like God?'. It evolved from historical forms like Mikha and Micha. The name is connected to a biblical prophet and has gained popularity due to its unique sound and spiritual significance. Mykah is often viewed positively in contemporary culture.
The name Mykah is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Mykah has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Mykah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15031st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3281st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2639th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11800th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3314th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3489th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Mykah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mykah"
Pronunciation
/ˈmaɪkə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Mykah is a variant of the Hebrew name Micah, which means 'who is like God?'. It is derived from the Hebrew root word 'mi', meaning 'who', and 'ka', meaning 'like'.
Meaning
who is like God
Language Evolution
Mikha, Micha, Micah
Biblical Background
Mykah is related to the biblical figure Micah, who was a prophet in the Old Testament.
Historical Usage
The name Micah has been used since biblical times, but variants like Mykah have gained popularity in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Micah, Mika, Myka
Modern Popularity & Image
Mykah is perceived as a modern and unique name, often chosen for its spiritual significance and contemporary sound.
Famous People
Mykah Johnson, a notable athlete, Mykah Smith, a recognized artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mykah"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Mykah"
"Mykah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 15031st of 16616 | 8 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3281st of 24088 | 480 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2639th of 23106 | 585 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11800th of 27321 | 70 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3314th of 35406 | 733 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3489th of 30306 | 541 |
Regional Popularity of "Mykah" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
71.90% 3713th/5164 |
44.63% 3264th/7313 |
36.42% 2718th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
- |
39.67% 2706th/6822 |
35.95% 2256th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Mykah" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
67.63% 3099th/4582 |
- |
42.34% 3096th/7313 |
59.12% 4412th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.92% 3184th/3984 |
- |
50.06% 3415th/6822 |
74.49% 4675th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Mykah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Mykah" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.