Micha

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Micha Pronunciation

Micha is 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 (2024)#4643 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,146

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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

How do you pronounce Micha?

Micha is pronounced MEE-khah (/ˈmi.xɑ/). Press play above to hear Micha said aloud.

How do you say Micha?

Micha is said MEE-khah (/ˈmi.xɑ/). Press play above to hear Micha said aloud.

What does the name Micha mean?

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

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.