Micah
Hebrew boy's name meaning “who is like God?”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- who is like God?
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #87
- Born in 2023
- 3,889
Meaning & origin
Micah comes from the Hebrew, a shortened form of Micaiah, 'who is like God?'. Micah was a prophet in the Hebrew Bible.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Micah ranked #87 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 3,889 US boys were given the name Micah.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #86 in 2024
“Unranked” means Micah was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Micah: frequently asked questions
What does the name Micah mean?
Micah is a Hebrew name meaning "who is like God?". Micah comes from the Hebrew, a shortened form of Micaiah, 'who is like God?'. Micah was a prophet in the Hebrew Bible.
Where does the name Micah come from?
Micah is of Hebrew origin. Micah comes from the Hebrew, a shortened form of Micaiah, 'who is like God?'. Micah was a prophet in the Hebrew Bible.
Is Micah a boy or a girl name?
Micah is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Micah?
In 2023, 3,889 US boys were given the name Micah.
Is Micah a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Micah ranked #87 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.