Micah
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Who is like God
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #90 in 2025 with 3,817 babies born.
History: Micah comes from the Hebrew 'Mikha,' a shorter form of 'Mikhayahu,' meaning who is like God. Micah was one of the twelve minor prophets of the Hebrew Bible, whose book contains one of the most celebrated verses in scripture, calling for justice, mercy, and humility. The name was used by Puritans and has seen a strong revival in the United States in recent decades as a softer alternative to Michael.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Micah? About 1 in 810 babies born in 2025 were named Micah, or roughly 11.3 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Micah
What does the name Micah mean?
Micah means “Who is like God” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Micah?
Micah has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Who is like God”.
How popular is Micah?
Micah ranked #90 in 2025 — given to 3,817 babies that year.
When was Micah most popular?
Micah peaked in 2022 with 3,964 babies registered that year.
Is Micah a boy or girl name?
Micah is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 89% of Micahs are boys and 11% are girls.
Is the name Micah rising or falling in popularity?
Micah has risen 964 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1054 in 2020 to #90 in 2025.
How long has Micah been recorded?
Micah appears in birth records across 79 years — from 1946 through 2025.