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UK name, mostly boys

Mikah

A Hebrew name meaning "who resembles God".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 27 girls.

Mikah is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Mikah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2921, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 8 births.

This profile covers 69 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 2003 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 88% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 69 living people in the UK are called Mikah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Mikah ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2015, when 8 boys were registered as Mikah.
  • Mikah is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
  • About 69 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mikah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 71.9% of Mikah registrations are for boys.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2921

2024

Births in 2024

7

Latest year

Peak year

2015

8 births

Estimated living

69

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Mikah

In England and Wales birth records, Mikah has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 71.9% of registrations are for boys and 28.1% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

72% boys
28% girls
Boys69 (71.9%)Girls27 (28.1%)

Mikah registered for boys

  • Ranked #2,921 in 2024
  • 7 boys registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2015 (8 births)

Mikah registered for girls

  • Ranked #5,891 in 2024
  • 3 girls registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2008 (8 births)

Meaning

What does Mikah mean?

The given name Mikah has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, tracing back to ancient times in the Middle East. It is derived from the Hebrew word "mikhah," which means "who is like the Lord?" or "who resembles God?" This name is associated with the biblical prophet Micah, whose name is spelled similarly in the original Hebrew text.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Mikah can be found in the Book of Micah, part of the Hebrew Bible or Old Testament. The prophet Micah lived in the 8th century BCE and was a contemporary of the prophets Isaiah and Amos. His prophetic book, which bears his name, contains powerful messages about social justice, morality, and the future of Israel.

Throughout history, the name Mikah has been used by various individuals, some of whom have achieved notable recognition. One such person was Mikah Dietz, a 17th-century German composer and organist who lived from 1628 to 1689. His works included sacred vocal music and organ compositions that reflected the baroque style of his time.

Another notable figure named Mikah was Mikah Meyer, an American actor and filmmaker born in 1976. He has appeared in several television shows and films, including "The Originals" and "The Accidental Husband." His contributions to the entertainment industry have earned him recognition among his peers.

In the realm of sports, Mikah Phillips stands out as a professional baseball player from the United States. Born in 1991, he has played as an outfielder for various teams in the minor leagues and has showcased his athletic abilities on the field.

The name Mikah has also been carried by notable scholars and intellectuals. One such individual was Mikah D. Thompson, an American professor and author born in 1972. He is known for his contributions to the field of African American studies and has published several works on race, identity, and social issues.

It is worth noting that while the name Mikah has been used throughout history, its popularity has varied across different regions and time periods. However, its roots in the Hebrew language and its association with the biblical prophet Micah have endured, making it a name with a rich cultural and historical significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Mikah over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Mikah in England and Wales, from 1997 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Mikah, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
0371013199720102024

Decades

Mikah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mikah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #3095 24 4
2010s #3727 34 7
2000s #3717 11 3

Related

Names similar to Mikah

FAQ

Mikah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Mikah in the UK right now?

In 2024, Mikah was ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.

When was Mikah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2015, with 8 babies registered as Mikah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Mikah?

A Hebrew name meaning "who resembles God".

How many people are called Mikah in the UK?

A total of 69 babies have been registered as Mikah across the 14 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.