Michaiah
/M-IY-HH-AA-Y-AA/
None is like the LORD, a fuller spelling of the Hebrew mi kha Yah (who is like Yahweh), the same confession of God's incomparability that underlies the name Michael. Appearing in the Hebrew scriptures for both men and women, it served as a personal declaration of faith handed down through generations.
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Yes — Michaiah is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “None is like the LORD, a fuller spelling of the Hebrew mi kha Yah (who is like Yahweh), the same confession of God's incomparability that underlies the name Michael. Appearing in the Hebrew scriptures for both men and women, it served as a personal declaration of faith handed down through generations.”. It also appears in Christian tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Michaiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families. The name means "None is like the LORD, a fuller spelling of the Hebrew mi kha Yah (who is like Yahweh), the same confession of God's incomparability that underlies the name Michael. Appearing in the Hebrew scriptures for both men and women, it served as a personal declaration of faith handed down through generations." and belongs to the Unique cluster — rare names — carefully chosen and rarely heard.
Beyond its Jewish heritage, Michaiah is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among American, European, MiddleEastern, Israeli families, Michaiah carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
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See Michaiah's baby portrait →What does Michaiah's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Michaiah resonates in either tradition.
Michaiah's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Michaiah's full reading →
Does Michaiah go with your family's names?
Michaiah breaks into 6 sounds: /M-IY-HH-AA-Y-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Michaiah sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Michaiah beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Michaiah — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Michaiah
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Michaiah
What does the name Michaiah mean?
Michaiah means "None is like the LORD, a fuller spelling of the Hebrew mi kha Yah (who is like Yahweh), the same confession of God's incomparability that underlies the name Michael. Appearing in the Hebrew scriptures for both men and women, it served as a personal declaration of faith handed down through generations.." It is a boy name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families.
Is Michaiah a boy or girl name?
Michaiah is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Michaiah?
Michaiah is of Hebrew origin, used in Jewish, Christian traditions, commonly among American, European, MiddleEastern families.
Is Michaiah a Jewish name?
Yes. Michaiah is a boy name traditionally used in Jewish families, of Hebrew origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.
What does Michaiah mean in Hebrew?
Michaiah originates from Hebrew, where it means "None is like the LORD, a fuller spelling of the Hebrew mi kha Yah (who is like Yahweh), the same confession of God's incomparability that underlies the name Michael. Appearing in the Hebrew scriptures for both men and women, it served as a personal declaration of faith handed down through generations.."
What are common nicknames for Michaiah?
Common short forms of Michaiah include Mici, Mich.
What is the numerology of Michaiah?
Michaiah has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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