Mikah means who is like God — the H-ending variant of Micah, adding a breath to the same prophetic Hebrew question. The prophet Micah championed justice for the poor. The H-ending connects it to the -ah prophetic tradition (Azariah, Josiah). Same rhetorical question, same prophetic fire, different final breath.
Hebrew Mikhayahu (who is like God)→Micah→H-variant Mikah
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Japanese roots
Mikah is an H-ending variant of Micah, from the Hebrew meaning who is like God. The prophet Micah championed justice for the poor — what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly. The H-ending connects it to the -ah prophetic naming tradition.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: H-ending variant of the biblical Micah.
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Today
Mikah remains a beloved choice, ranking #1422 in the US. 4,929 babies have been named Mikah since 1972.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Book of Micah, SSA data
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How popular is Mikah?
2009peak year
Mikah first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1972. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2009, 171 babies received the name (ranked #1089). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1422), with roughly 162 babies named Mikah each year. Mikah's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 4,929 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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