Girl · #16,460 in 2026

Micalah

Name: Popularity of the name Micalah in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Micalah, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#16,460

Peak Rank

#4,518 (1995)

Total Babies

135

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1993

First Year

2005

Last Year

1995

Peak Year

#4518

Peak Rank

135

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Micalah

Micalah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1993, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1995, when 22 Micalahs were born — ranking #4,518 that year. As of 2026, Micalah ranks #16,460 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 135 Micalahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Micalah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Micalah is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Micalah

What does the name Micalah mean?

Micalah is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1993. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Micalah in 2026?

In 2026, Micalah ranks #16,460 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Micalah most popular?

Micalah reached its peak popularity in 1995, ranking #4,518 that year with 22 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Micalah most popular?

Micalah has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Micalah.

Is Micalah a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Micalah is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Micalah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Micalah include Maitland, Hina, Sarahanne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Micalah

Micalah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 135 births in the dataset. Micalah's peak popularity came in 1995 when it ranked #4,518. Use the chart and map above to compare Micalah's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.