Micah
Micah is a unisex name of Hebrew origin meaning “who is like God.” It ranked #90 in the United States in 2025. A Hebrew name meaning 'who is like God,' a rhetorical question implying none compares.
how do you pronounce Micah?
MY-kuh
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what does Micah mean?
The name Micah means “who is like God.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
A Hebrew name meaning 'who is like God,' a rhetorical question implying none compares. The Old Testament prophet Micah authored the Book of Micah, predicting the birth of a ruler from Bethlehem centuries before Jesus.
where does the name Micah come from?
From the Hebrew Mikhah, a shortened form of a longer name meaning who is like Yahweh. The full form is Michael, so Micah and Michael pose the same rhetorical question, one in abbreviated form.
the history of Micah
The prophet Micah gives his name to one of the shorter books of the Hebrew Bible. Because the name is a contraction rather than a separate formation, it has always run alongside Michael rather than independently of it.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #90 |
| 2024 | #86 |
| 2023 | #87 |
| 2022 | #89 |
| 2021 | #107 |
| 2020 | #106 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Micah?
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Variants around the world
who are famous people named Micah?
- Micah (Old Testament prophet)
- Micah Parsons (NFL player)
what names are similar to Micah?
what names go well with Micah?
Sibling names that share Micah's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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