Micah
Micah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmaɪkə/
Meaning and origin of Micah
- A unisex given name originating from the Bible [in turn from Hebrew].
- A male given name from Hebrew of Biblical origin. Used since the 17th century.
- A female given name from Hebrew, of modern American usage.
Etymology
From Hebrew מִיכָה (mīḵāh), shortened form of מִיכַיְהוּ (mīḵāyᵊhū, “who is like Yahweh”).
How popular is Micah?
Since 1880, 14,035 girls and 119,571 boys in the U.S. have been named Micah (11% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #582 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #86 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #90 for boys, with 4,108 babies given the name.
Names similar to Micah
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Sibling name ideas for Micah
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Micah FAQ
What does the name Micah mean?
A unisex given name originating from the Bible [in turn from Hebrew]. A male given name from Hebrew of Biblical origin. Used since the 17th century. A female given name from Hebrew, of modern American usage. From Hebrew מִיכָה (mīḵāh), shortened form of מִיכַיְהוּ (mīḵāyᵊhū, “who is like Yahweh”).
What is the origin of the name Micah?
Micah is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Micah?
Since 1880, 14,035 girls and 119,571 boys in the U.S. have been named Micah (11% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #582 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #86 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #90 for boys, with 4,108 babies given the name.
Is Micah a boy or girl name?
Micah is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (14,035 girls and 119,571 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.