UK boy's name
Mykah
A variant spelling of the Hebrew name Micah, meaning "who is like God?".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mykah is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mykah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3908, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 5 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2009 to 2015. 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 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Mykah. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mykah ranked #3908 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 5 boys were registered as Mykah.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mykah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3908
2015
Births in 2015
4
Latest year
Peak year
2010
5 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Mykah mean?
The name Mykah is of Hebrew origin and is a variant spelling of the biblical name Micah. The name can be traced back to the Old Testament, where it was borne by one of the Twelve Minor Prophets of the Hebrew Bible.
Micah, from which Mykah is derived, is a Hebrew name meaning "who is like the Lord?" or "who is like Yahweh?" The name is composed of the Hebrew elements "mi" meaning "who" and "cah" meaning "like." Mykah is a modern, alternative spelling of the traditional Hebrew name.
The Book of Micah in the Old Testament is attributed to the prophet Micah, who lived in the 8th century BC during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. The book contains a series of oracles and prophecies concerning the impending judgment of Samaria and Jerusalem.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mykah can be found in the biblical account of Micah the Levite, who is mentioned in the Book of Judges. This Micah lived in the hill country of Ephraim and made an idol, which was later taken by the Danites.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mykah or its variations. Micah the Morasthite, the prophet from the village of Moresheth-Gath, lived during the reign of King Hezekiah in the 8th century BC and is considered the author of the Book of Micah.
Micah J. Murray (1853-1923) was an American jurist and politician who served as the 19th Governor of Oklahoma from 1915 to 1919. Micah Zenko (born 1977) is an American author and scholar who has written extensively on U.S. national security policy.
Micah Parsons (born 1999) is an American football linebacker currently playing for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL). Micah Richards (born 1988) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender and is now a television pundit and commentator.
Micah Sloat (1819-1867) was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1847 to 1851. He is known for his involvement in the anti-rent movement and his advocacy for tenant farmers' rights.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mykah over time
The chart below shows babies named Mykah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mykah, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2015, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mykah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mykah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3620 | 9 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Mykah
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Mykah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mykah in the UK right now?
In 2015, Mykah was ranked #3908 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Mykah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 5 babies registered as Mykah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mykah?
A variant spelling of the Hebrew name Micah, meaning "who is like God?".
How many people are called Mykah in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Mykah across the 3 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.