Mijah is an intriguing and unique given name of unknown origin, often believed to be derived from the Hebrew word 'mikveh,' meaning 'hope.' It is a unisex name but has been predominantly used for males in recent years. The name Mijah was popularized in the late 20th century due to its use in various forms of media and culture, such as literature and music.
Mijah saw its peak popularity in the early 2000s with 9 births each in 2004 and 2005. Before that, there were consistent but lower birth rates from 1994 to 2003.