Everything about the name MICAJAH
Meaning, origin, history
The name Micajah has a rich history dating back to ancient times. It was popular among the Israelites during biblical times and continued to be used throughout the Middle Ages. However, it fell out of fashion in recent centuries and is now considered quite rare.
Despite its rarity, Micajah remains an appealing choice for parents looking for a distinctive name with a strong spiritual meaning. It is often misspelled or mispronounced due to its uniqueness, but those who bear this name carry a powerful and meaningful legacy.
Popularity of the name MICAJAH since 1880
Birth evolution
Popularity analysis
The name Micajah has seen varied popularity over the years in the United States, with a total of 88 babies being born with this unique name since 1991.
In 1991 and again in 1994, there were 5 newborns named Micajah each year. The number of births increased to 6 in 1997 and then peaked at 10 in 1999. After a brief dip to 8 in 2000, the number of babies named Micajah remained consistent with another 8 births in 2002.
After a period of relative scarcity between 2003 and 2006, Micajah reappeared on birth certificates with 5 newborns in 2006. This was followed by another peak of 6 babies named Micajah in 2007. There was another gap until 2013 when 7 children were born with this name.
The most recent years available show a resurgence of the name Micajah, with 8 births each in 2015 and 2018, and another 5 in 2016. These statistics demonstrate that while not consistently popular, the name Micajah has maintained a steady, if fluctuating presence among newborns in the United States over nearly three decades.