The nameMicah
Micah is the name of a biblical prophet, meaning "who is like God?". It is a popular boy's name in the United States.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
- Feast day
Meaning
Micah comes from the Hebrew Mikhayahu, "who is like Yahweh?", the same question as Michael.
Origin
Hebrew. The Book of Micah is one of the books of the Minor Prophets.
History
Micah has been in the American top 100 since 2022 and reached 86th place in 2024.
Famous people named Micah
- Micah Richards, footballer
- Micah Parsons, American football player
Popularity of the name Micah
Micah in the United States
Micah was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 39,639 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Micah. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Micah in the United States were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 4,017 births a year.
Micah in the United Kingdom
Micah was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 1,966 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Micah. Half of all babies named Micah in the United Kingdom were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 279 births a year on average, against 214 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Micah
Names from the same generation as Micah, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Micah mean?
Micah comes from the Hebrew Mikhayahu, "who is like Yahweh?", the same question as Michael.
What is the origin of the name Micah?
Hebrew. The Book of Micah is one of the books of the Minor Prophets.
Is Micah a girl's or a boy's name?
Micah is a boy's name. In the United States, 11% of the babies named Micah are girls.
How popular is the name Micah?
In 2024, Micah was the 86th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 3,909 births.
What are good sibling names for Micah?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Madelyn, Naomi, Leah and Eva for a sister, Elijah, Josiah, Emmanuel and Jeremiah for a brother.
Who are famous people named Micah?
Micah Richards, footballer; Micah Parsons, American football player.