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Micha

♂ Boy

Pronounced MEE-khah /ˈmi.xɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Micha/Micah — 'who is like God?' (a short form of Michael/Michaiah); a biblical prophetMedium

In 30 seconds: Who is like God?: Micha is the German/Hebrew Micah — a prophet's name. Soft, devout, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew Micha/Micah — 'who is like God?' (a short form of Michael/Michaiah); a biblical prophet
U.S. rank (2025)#4489 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,169

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119612025

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 comes from Hebrew Micha/Micah — 'who is like God?' (a short form of Michael/Michaiah; the prophet Micah). A soft, devout name across Germany, Israel, and beyond; the ch is said as a soft 'kh' (or 'k' in English).

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and German families. Rare, who-is-like-God at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Micah, 'who is like God?', was a biblical prophet — Micha is the German and Hebrew form (note the ch is a soft 'kh'); soft and devout.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Micha — etymology

Variations

MicahMicaMichah

Nicknames

Mich

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If you like Micha…

Micah— the standard spelling
Michael— the related Michael name
Mika— a fellow short Mi- name
Simcha— lands in the same popularity range
Mikko— another biblical pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Micha mean?

Micha is the German/Hebrew Micah — 'who is like God?'.

How do you pronounce Micha?

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

Is Micha a boy or girl name?

Micha is a boy's name (used for both in some cultures).

How popular is Micha?

Micha is a rare name in the U.S.

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