Mica

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Mica Pronunciation

Mica is pronounced MY-kə /ˈmaɪ.kə/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Micah — Hebrew, 'who is like God?'; also the shiny mineral mica (Latin mica, 'crumb, grain')Medium

In 30 seconds: Micah, streamlined — and a glinting mineral too: Mica means 'who is like God?' and shimmers like its namesake stone. Crisp, bright, and modern.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Latin

MeaningSpelling of Micah — Hebrew, 'who is like God?'; also the shiny mineral mica (Latin mica, 'crumb, grain')

U.S. rank (2024)#4023 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births27 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1979

Total births (all-time)≈ 958

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Mica is a spelling of Micah — Hebrew, 'who is like God?', a biblical prophet — and also the name of the glittering mineral mica (Latin mica, 'crumb, grain'; routes layered, which we note). Crisp and bright, here for boys.

It registers thinly beside Micah. Rare, who-is-like-God-or-mineral at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Micah, 'who is like God?', is a biblical prophet's name — and mica is the shiny mineral that flecks rocks with sparkle; the name catches both.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Micah — routes layered

Variations

MicahMichaMika

Nicknames

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If you like Mica…

Micah— the standard spelling

Mika— a fellow short spelling

Kai— another bright short name

Mikko— another Hebrew name

Mycah— the same biblical feel

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Mica?

Mica is pronounced MY-kə (/ˈmaɪ.kə/). Press play above to hear Mica said aloud.

How do you say Mica?

Mica is said MY-kə (/ˈmaɪ.kə/). Press play above to hear Mica said aloud.

What does the name Mica mean?

Mica spells Micah, Hebrew 'who is like God?', and also names the shiny mineral; the routes are layered.

Is Mica a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Mica?

Mica is a rare name in the U.S.