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Mica

♂ Boy

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 (2025)#4488 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1979
Total births (all-time)≈ 981

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919592025

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 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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Famous Bearers

  • ★Mica Paris (1969-)
    British soul and R&B singer known for the 1988 hit 'My One Temptation'
  • ★Mica Levi (1987-)
    British composer and musician known for film scores including Under the Skin and Jackie
  • ★Mica Ertegun (1931-2021)
    Romanian-American interior designer and co-founder of the MAC II design firm in New York

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

What does the name Mica mean?

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

How do you pronounce Mica?

It's said MY-kə /ˈmaɪ.kə/ — 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 boy's name.

How popular is Mica?

Mica is a rare name in the U.S.

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