How Many People Are Named Micaiah?

Complete statistics for the name Micaiah in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Micaiah
Very Rare
4,466
Estimated People
1 in 73,892
1 in X Americans
2014
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
2,949 (66%)
♀ Female
1,517 (34%)
66%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 17

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 6
Arizona 12
California 343
Colorado 5
Florida 172
Georgia 110
Illinois 13
Indiana 11
Louisiana 5
Maryland 16
Michigan 36
Minnesota 6
Missouri 18
North Carolina 95
New York 70
Ohio 61
Oklahoma 5
Oregon 6
Pennsylvania 70
South Carolina 6
Tennessee 28
Texas 241
Virginia 56
Washington 11
Wisconsin 23
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 57.1%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Micaiah

How Many People Have the Name Micaiah in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,466 people in the United States currently share the name Micaiah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 73,892 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Micaiah a Common or Rare Name?

Micaiah is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Micaiah Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Micaiah are covered in full on the Micaiah name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Micaiah Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Micaiah in SSA data, approximately 66% are male and 34% are female. Micaiah leans male but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Micaiah Most Popular?

The name Micaiah reached peak popularity in 2014, with 139 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Micaiah Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Micaiah across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Micaiah?

Approximately 4,466 people in the United States share the name Micaiah, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Micaiah a rare name?

Micaiah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 73,892 Americans has this name.

What does the name Micaiah mean?

The meaning and origin of Micaiah is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Micaiah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 66% of people named Micaiah are male and 34% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Micaiah most popular?

The name Micaiah reached its peak in 2014, with 139 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People4,466
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 73,892
GenderMale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2014
Male %66%
Female %34%

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