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Micah

♂ Boy

Pronounced MY-kuh /ˈmaɪ.kə/High

Meaning: Who is like God? — from Hebrew Mikha'el contraction: Mi (who) + ka (like) + El (God)High

In 30 seconds: A prophetic Hebrew name meaning 'who is like God?' — a rhetorical question implying God's incomparability. Micah is a biblical prophet and a top-100 American boys' name with timeless reverence.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningWho is like God? — from Hebrew Mikha'el contraction: Mi (who) + ka (like) + El (God)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 89,475

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219462017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Micah is the Hebrew Mikha, a shortened form of Mikha'el (Michael), meaning 'who is like God?' The prophet Micah of Moresheth lived in the 8th century BC and is one of the twelve minor prophets.

Used since the Puritan era in New England, Micah has been a consistently rising U.S. name, now ranking in the top 100 boys' names. It is sometimes used for girls as well.

Did you know? The Book of Micah in the Hebrew Bible contains the famous verse 'Do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God' — one of the most quoted ethical imperatives in the Bible.

Variations

MichaMycahMica

Nicknames

Mike

Famous Bearers

  • ★Micah (Prophet) (8th century BC)
    One of the twelve minor prophets of the Hebrew Bible, author of the Book of Micah.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Micah mean?

Micah is a Hebrew name meaning 'who is like God?' — a rhetorical question affirming God's uniqueness. It is a shortened form of Michael.

How do you pronounce Micah?

It is said MY-kuh /ˈmaɪ.kə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Micah a boy or girl name?

Micah is primarily a boy's name, though it is occasionally used for girls.

How popular is Micah?

Micah has been climbing the U.S. charts and is now among the top 100 boys' names.