Micaiah
/M-IH-K-EY-Y-AA/
Who is like the LORD?, from Hebrew mi (who) + ka (like) + Yah (a short form of the divine name), a rhetorical question affirming that none rivals God. Borne by the fearless prophet Micaiah ben Imlah, who alone told King Ahab the truth, the name carries an enduring note of bold fidelity.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Micaiah is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Who is like the LORD?, from Hebrew mi (who) + ka (like) + Yah (a short form of the divine name), a rhetorical question affirming that none rivals God. Borne by the fearless prophet Micaiah ben Imlah, who alone told King Ahab the truth, the name carries an enduring note of bold fidelity.”. It also appears in Christian tradition.
Micaiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families. The name means "Who is like the LORD?, from Hebrew mi (who) + ka (like) + Yah (a short form of the divine name), a rhetorical question affirming that none rivals God. Borne by the fearless prophet Micaiah ben Imlah, who alone told King Ahab the truth, the name carries an enduring note of bold fidelity." and belongs to the Unique cluster — rare names — carefully chosen and rarely heard.
Beyond its Jewish heritage, Micaiah is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among American, European, MiddleEastern, Israeli families, Micaiah carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Micaiah's Hebrew roots
Many Jewish names carry Hebrew roots and a story from the Torah or tradition (Hebrew). Micaiah means “Who is like the LORD?, from Hebrew mi (who) + ka (like) + Yah (a short form of the divine name), a rhetorical question affirming that none rivals God. Borne by the fearless prophet Micaiah ben Imlah, who alone told King Ahab the truth, the name carries an enduring note of bold fidelity.” — a name with heritage that runs deep.
NameRoot shows the lineage. See Micaiah's Hebrew roots, its meaning, and how it scores for your family.
See Micaiah's full reading →What does Micaiah's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Micaiah resonates in either tradition.
Micaiah's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Micaiah's full reading →
Does Micaiah go with your family's names?
Micaiah breaks into 6 sounds: /M-IH-K-EY-Y-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Micaiah sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Micaiah beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Micaiah — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Micaiah
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Common questions about Micaiah
What does the name Micaiah mean?
Micaiah means "Who is like the LORD?, from Hebrew mi (who) + ka (like) + Yah (a short form of the divine name), a rhetorical question affirming that none rivals God. Borne by the fearless prophet Micaiah ben Imlah, who alone told King Ahab the truth, the name carries an enduring note of bold fidelity.." It is a boy name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families.
Is Micaiah a boy or girl name?
Micaiah is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Micaiah?
Micaiah is of Hebrew origin, used in Jewish, Christian traditions, commonly among American, European, MiddleEastern families.
Is Micaiah a Jewish name?
Yes. Micaiah is a boy name traditionally used in Jewish families, of Hebrew origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.
What does Micaiah mean in Hebrew?
Micaiah originates from Hebrew, where it means "Who is like the LORD?, from Hebrew mi (who) + ka (like) + Yah (a short form of the divine name), a rhetorical question affirming that none rivals God. Borne by the fearless prophet Micaiah ben Imlah, who alone told King Ahab the truth, the name carries an enduring note of bold fidelity.."
What are common nicknames for Micaiah?
Common short forms of Micaiah include Mica, Mici.
What is the numerology of Micaiah?
Micaiah has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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