Mica Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationMEE-kuh / ˈmiː.kəHebrew; Spanish
Meaning
Hebrew: 'who is like God?'; Spanish: 'mica' (a mineral)
Historical & Cultural Background
Mica is a name with Hebrew origins, often associated with the biblical figure Micah. In Spanish, mica refers to a type of mineral, which is used in various applications. The name has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often chosen for its unique sound and spiritual connotations.
Trend Summary
Mica has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mika
International Variants
- Mica (Spanish)
- Mika (Japanese)
Famous people named Mica
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Fictional characters named Mica
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mica was first seen in the United States in 1952. Mica has ranked as high as #1092 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Illinois, Ohio, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Mica has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mica (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 11 |
| 1961 | 15 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 14 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 18 |
| 1967 | 19 |
| 1968 | 24 |
| 1969 | 24 |
| 1970 | 78 |
| 1971 | 46 |
| 1972 | 51 |
| 1973 | 45 |
| 1974 | 75 |
| 1975 | 67 |
| 1976 | 64 |
| 1977 | 74 |
| 1978 | 52 |
| 1979 | 67 |
| 1980 | 52 |
| 1981 | 69 |
| 1982 | 55 |
| 1983 | 57 |
| 1984 | 50 |
| 1985 | 61 |
| 1986 | 46 |
| 1987 | 42 |
| 1988 | 53 |
| 1989 | 104 |
| 1990 | 104 |
| 1991 | 82 |
| 1992 | 47 |
| 1993 | 72 |
| 1994 | 62 |
| 1995 | 60 |
| 1996 | 52 |
| 1997 | 42 |
| 1998 | 50 |
| 1999 | 43 |
| 2000 | 48 |
| 2001 | 45 |
| 2002 | 42 |
| 2003 | 27 |
| 2004 | 31 |
| 2005 | 31 |
| 2006 | 39 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 18 |