Micah Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MY-kuh //ˈmaɪ.kə//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: who is like God; English: a variant of Michael
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Micah has its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the name מִיכָיָה (Mikha), which means "who is like Yahweh?" This name is a theophoric name, incorporating the name of God, Yahweh, which reflects a common practice in ancient Hebrew naming conventions. The name transitioned into Greek as Μιχαίας (Mikhaías) and subsequently into Latin as Micha, before being adopted into Old French and finally into Middle English as Micah.
This linguistic journey illustrates the name's enduring significance across cultures and languages. Historically, Micah is notably recognized as a biblical prophet, with the Book of Micah being one of the twelve minor prophetic books in the Old Testament.
The text is believed to have been written in the 8th century BCE, during a time of social injustice and moral decay in Israel. Micah's prophecies emphasized themes of justice, mercy, and humility, making his contributions significant in the religious and moral discourse of the time.
His name appears in various translations of the Bible, including the Septuagint and the Vulgate, which helped to solidify its use in Christian contexts. Culturally, the name Micah has been associated with strength and faithfulness, reflecting the characteristics of the biblical figure.
The name has also been embraced in various religious traditions, symbolizing a connection to divine attributes. In addition to its biblical roots, Micah has been used in various literary and artistic works throughout history, further embedding it in cultural consciousness.
The diminutive form "Mikey" has emerged in some contexts, although it is less historically significant than the full name. Overall, Micah's rich etymological background and historical significance contribute to its lasting resonance in various cultures.
Famous people named Micah
In this section, you will find notable people named Micah. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Micah who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Micah who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Micah Richards is a former professional footballer best known for playing with Aston Villa and Manchester City.
Micah P. Hinson is a singer-songwriter best known for his albums Micah P. Hinson and the Gospel of Progress, and Micah P. Hinson and the Opera Circuit.
Fictional characters named Micah
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Micah is a fictional character from the video game series Dragon Age. He is a member of the Inquisition and plays a significant role in the events of Dragon Age: Inquisition.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Micah was first seen in the United States in 1946.
Micah has ranked as high as #142 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Micah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Micah is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Micah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Micah (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 457 | |
| CA | 381 | |
| FL | 226 | |
| PA | 180 | |
| GA | 174 | |
| NC | 163 | |
| OH | 153 | |
| NY | 142 | |
| VA | 130 | |
| TN | 112 | |
| IN | 110 | |
| IL | 103 | |
| WA | 102 | |
| MI | 97 | |
| MN | 86 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Micah.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,909 |
| 2023 | 3,889 |
| 2022 | 3,964 |
| 2021 | 3,623 |
| 2020 | 3,410 |
| 2019 | 3,506 |
| 2018 | 3,777 |
| 2017 | 3,710 |
| 2016 | 3,496 |
| 2015 | 3,766 |
| 2014 | 3,666 |
| 2013 | 3,700 |
| 2012 | 3,764 |
| 2011 | 3,771 |
| 2010 | 3,570 |
| 2009 | 3,541 |
| 2008 | 3,527 |
| 2007 | 3,307 |
| 2006 | 2,841 |
| 2005 | 2,714 |
| 2004 | 2,489 |
| 2003 | 2,286 |
| 2002 | 2,224 |
| 2001 | 2,113 |
| 2000 | 1,975 |
| 1999 | 1,739 |
| 1998 | 1,692 |
| 1997 | 1,570 |
| 1996 | 1,478 |
| 1995 | 1,391 |
| 1994 | 1,169 |
| 1993 | 1,203 |
| 1992 | 1,195 |
| 1991 | 1,136 |
| 1990 | 1,180 |
| 1989 | 1,118 |
| 1988 | 1,114 |
| 1987 | 1,064 |
| 1986 | 1,101 |
| 1985 | 1,147 |
| 1984 | 1,113 |
| 1983 | 1,039 |
| 1982 | 1,123 |
| 1981 | 1,168 |
| 1980 | 1,048 |
| 1979 | 1,144 |
| 1978 | 1,006 |
| 1977 | 1,051 |
| 1976 | 900 |
| 1975 | 790 |
| 1974 | 694 |
| 1973 | 527 |
| 1972 | 373 |
| 1971 | 269 |
| 1970 | 225 |
| 1969 | 174 |
| 1968 | 130 |
| 1967 | 129 |
| 1966 | 108 |
| 1965 | 117 |
| 1964 | 96 |
| 1963 | 95 |
| 1962 | 110 |
| 1961 | 103 |
| 1960 | 73 |
| 1959 | 65 |
| 1958 | 31 |
| 1957 | 22 |
| 1956 | 24 |
| 1955 | 26 |
| 1954 | 15 |
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1952 | 14 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1950 | 16 |
| 1949 | 17 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1946 | 5 |