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
- Peak year
- 2024 (#86)
Meaning & 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 Hebrew name?
Yes — 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. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
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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How to spell Micah
Micah is spelled M-I-C-A-H — 5 letters and 2 syllables.
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.
How do you spell Micah?
Micah is spelled M-I-C-A-H — 5 letters.
How common is the name Micah?
In 2023, 3,889 US boys were given the name Micah. In the latest US data, Micah ranked #87 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Micah a Hebrew name?
Yes — 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. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
What does Micah mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Micah means "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.
Is Micah a biblical name?
Micah is usually classified as Hebrew, and biblical belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as biblical too. It means "who is like God?".