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Michah

♂ Boy

Pronounced MY-kuh /ˈmaɪ.kə/Medium

Meaning: A -ch spelling of the biblical Micah, from the Hebrew Mikha, 'who is like God?' The name of a prophet and Old Testament book; the -ch styling is a modern touch.Medium

In 30 seconds: A spelling of Micah: Michah means 'who is like God?' (said 'MY-kuh'). Biblical and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA -ch spelling of the biblical Micah, from the Hebrew Mikha, 'who is like God?' The name of a prophet and Old Testament book; the -ch styling is a modern touch.
U.S. rank (2024)#11835 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 380

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519762024

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

Michah is a -ch spelling of Micah, from the Hebrew Mikha, 'who is like God?', borne by a prophet and an Old Testament book. It reads as the familiar biblical name with a fresh look, rarer than Micah (said 'MY-kuh').

In the U.S. this spelling appears rarely against the standard Micah. Rare spelling, biblical in root.

Did you know? Michah respells the biblical Micah, Hebrew for 'who is like God?' — a prophet's name and Old Testament book — with a soft -ch styling (said 'MY-kuh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Michah — Spelling of Micah; Hebrew 'who is like God?'

Variations

MicahMicaMikah

Nicknames

MickCah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Michah mean?

Michah is a spelling of the biblical Micah, Hebrew for 'who is like God?'

How do you pronounce Michah?

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

Is Michah a boy or girl name?

Michah is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Michah?

Michah is a rare spelling for boys in the U.S.

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