How Many People Are Named Mikah?
Complete statistics for the name Mikah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mikah, a very rare male name, is held by just 4,869 people in the US today, making up 1 in 67,781 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 2013 when 223 babies were given this name. With most Mikahs under 30, it's definitely a modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 4,929 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2013Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mikah Through the Generations
Mikah stands out as a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape, peaking in popularity in 2013 with 223 births. Today, the name is predominantly embraced by younger generations, with 4,416 individuals under 30 years old, indicating its status as a contemporary choice. The average age of those named Mikah is 17, reflecting the name's recent surge in usage among parents seeking unique monikers for their children.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mikah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Mikah
How Many People Have the Name Mikah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,869 people in the United States currently share the name Mikah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 67,781 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mikah a Common or Rare Name?
Mikah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Mikah Mean?
Mikah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mikah in SSA data, approximately 66% are male and 34% are female.
When Was Mikah Most Popular?
The name Mikah reached peak popularity in 2013, with 223 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Mikah?
Approximately 4,869 people named Mikah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,929. That works out to roughly 1 in 67,781 Americans.
Is Mikah a rare name?
Mikah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 67,781 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mikah mean?
Mikah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Mikah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 66% of people named Mikah are male and 34% are female.
When was Mikah most popular?
Mikah peaked in 2013 with 223 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.