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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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.
Numerology of Micaiah
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.
How Micaiah sounds
NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Micaiah breaks down into 6 phonemes: /M-IH-K-EY-Y-AA/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Micaiah — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
The six signals, applied to Micaiah
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Names similar to Micaiah
If Micaiah resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Jewish boy names, common in American families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Jewish boy names from the Unique cluster
Names that sound similar
Jewish boy names that open with the same syllables as Micaiah
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.
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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