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Micha

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Pronounced MEE-kuh /ˈmi.kə/Medium

Meaning: A German and Hebrew form of Micah, from Hebrew Mikha, a short form of Michael — 'who is like God?'. It is used for both sexes and leans to boys, particularly in German-speaking countries, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: Micha is a German and Hebrew form of Micah — 'who is like God?'. Unisex with a boy lean, which we note (said 'MEE-kuh').
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Origin MediumHebrew, German
MeaningA German and Hebrew form of Micah, from Hebrew Mikha, a short form of Michael — 'who is like God?'. It is used for both sexes and leans to boys, particularly in German-speaking countries, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#14638 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,188

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019552024

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

Micha is the German and Hebrew form of Micah, from Hebrew Mikha, a shortened Michael — 'who is like God?'. Micah is one of the biblical prophets. Used as a given name today it crosses the sexes: in German-speaking countries it is chiefly a boys' name, while English speakers also use it for girls. We note the boy lean plainly (said 'MEE-kuh').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, soft, and cross-sex.

Did you know? Micah and Michael share a root: the Hebrew question 'who is like God?'. Micha carries that question in a short, soft shape, and in German-speaking countries it is chiefly a boys' name — we note the lean (said 'MEE-kuh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Micha — German/Hebrew form of Micah; 'who is like God?'; unisex, boy-lean

Variations

MicahMikaMichal

Nicknames

MickMia

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If you like Micha…

Micah— the standard form of the same name
Mika— a near-twin in sound
Michaela— the feminine name of the same root
Mila— a like short, soft pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Micha mean?

Micha is a German and Hebrew form of Micah, from Hebrew Mikha — 'who is like God?'.

How do you pronounce Micha?

It's said MEE-kuh /ˈmi.kə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Micha a boy or girl name?

Micha is unisex and leans to boys, especially in German-speaking countries; it is used here as a girl's name, and we note the lean.

How popular is Micha?

For girls Micha is rare in the U.S.; Micah is far more familiar and is used mostly for boys.

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