Mica

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Pronounced MY-kah /ˈmaɪ.kɑ/High

Meaning: Variously a form of Micah ('who is like God?', Hebrew) and the mineral mica (from Latin mica, 'a crumb; a shimmering grain'); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Who is like God?; the shimmering mineral: Mica is variously Micah and the mineral mica. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).

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Origin LowHebrew, Latin

MeaningVariously a form of Micah ('who is like God?', Hebrew) and the mineral mica (from Latin mica, 'a crumb; a shimmering grain'); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6538 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1989

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,693

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mica is variously a form of Micah — Hebrew 'who is like God?' (a rhetorical question) — and the name of the shimmering mineral mica (from Latin mica, 'a crumb; a glittering grain'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Mickey).

It registers thinly for girls. Rare, who-is-like-God-or-the-mineral at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Micah means 'who is like God?' (Hebrew) and mica is the shimmering mineral (Latin 'a crumb; a glittering grain') — Mica echoes both, a crisp, modern name, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered; said 'MY-kah').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Mica — routes layered

Variations

MicahMicaelaMika

Nicknames

Mickey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mica mean?

Mica is variously Micah ('who is like God?', Hebrew) and the shimmering mineral mica; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mica?

It's said MY-kah /ˈmaɪ.kɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mica a boy or girl name?

Mica is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Mica?

Mica is a rare name in the U.S.