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.
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how do you pronounce Micah?
MY-kuh
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 Old Testament prophet Micah authored the Book of Micah, predicting the birth of a ruler from Bethlehem centuries before Jesus.
how popular is this name?
Micah has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 67 years since 1959. It peaked at #86 in 2024, and ranked #90 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #90 |
| 2024 | #86 |
| 2023 | #87 |
| 2022 | #89 |
| 2021 | #107 |
| 2020 | #106 |
| 2019 | #109 |
| 2018 | #103 |
| 2017 | #107 |
| 2016 | #115 |
| 2010 | #108 |
| 2000 | #186 |
| 1990 | #238 |
| 1980 | #228 |
| 1970 | #539 |
| 1960 | #891 |
| 1959 | #950 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Micah fell outside the top 1,000.
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.
what are the nicknames and variants of Micah?
Nicknames
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.
quick answers about Micah
What does the name Micah mean?
Micah means “who is like God”.
What is the origin of the name Micah?
Micah comes from the Hebrew naming tradition. Related forms include Micaiah, Mica and Mikha.
How popular is the name Micah?
Micah ranked #90 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2024, at #86, and it has spent 67 years in the top 1,000 since 1959.
Is Micah a boy or girl name?
Micah is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Micah?
Micah is pronounced MY-kuh, with 2 syllables.
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