Micah Unisex

Popularity: #90 · Trend: ↗ Rising

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

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Micah, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MiloMasonMaddoxMayaMiraMabel

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Micah. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MicaMiloMilanMishaMalachiMikahMikayla

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Micah was first seen in the United States in 1946.

Micah has ranked as high as #133 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, California, 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.

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 Total Births Boy Girl
2025 4,108 3,817 291
2024 4,246 3,924 322
2023 4,148 3,897 251
2022 4,186 3,969 217
2021 3,898 3,630 268
2020 3,652 3,414 238
2019 3,790 3,509 281
2018 4,052 3,780 272
2017 3,979 3,711 268
2016 3,779 3,498 281
2015 4,101 3,767 334
2014 3,936 3,666 270
2013 3,994 3,700 294
2012 4,072 3,765 307
2011 4,060 3,772 288
2010 3,890 3,571 319
2009 3,889 3,541 348
2008 3,841 3,528 313
2007 3,686 3,307 379
2006 3,242 2,841 401
2005 3,009 2,714 295
2004 2,833 2,489 344
2003 2,657 2,286 371
2002 2,621 2,224 397
2001 2,512 2,113 399
2000 2,368 1,975 393
1999 2,160 1,739 421
1998 2,107 1,692 415
1997 1,939 1,570 369
1996 1,837 1,478 359
1995 1,740 1,392 348
1994 1,458 1,169 289
1993 1,481 1,203 278
1992 1,465 1,195 270
1991 1,388 1,136 252
1990 1,392 1,180 212
1989 1,297 1,118 179
1988 1,324 1,114 210
1987 1,253 1,064 189
1986 1,285 1,101 184
1985 1,313 1,147 166
1984 1,288 1,113 175
1983 1,200 1,038 162
1982 1,276 1,123 153
1981 1,330 1,165 165
1980 1,181 1,048 133
1979 1,278 1,144 134
1978 1,152 1,006 146
1977 1,155 1,051 104
1976 998 900 98
1975 870 790 80
1974 775 694 81
1973 581 527 54
1972 413 373 40
1971 299 269 30
1970 250 225 25
1969 194 173 21
1968 145 130 15
1967 143 129 14
1966 125 108 17
1965 134 117 17
1964 108 96 12
1963 107 95 12
1962 119 110 9
1961 112 103 9
1960 80 73 7
1959 75 65 10
1958 41 31 10
1957 22 22 0
1956 29 24 5
1955 35 26 9
1954 21 15 6
1953 12 12 0
1952 14 14 0
1951 13 13 0
1950 16 16 0
1949 17 17 0
1947 5 5 0
1946 5 5 0

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 507
12%
CA 403
10%
FL 238
6%
GA 192
5%
PA 190
5%
NC 184
4%
OH 165
4%
NY 150
4%
VA 135
3%
TN 122
3%
IL 119
3%
IN 116
3%
WA 108
3%
MI 106
3%
CO 94
2%
MN 92
2%
AZ 92
2%
SC 87
2%
MD 83
2%
NJ 76
2%
WI 71
2%
KY 62
1%
IA 61
1%
MO 60
1%
LA 60
1%
AL 59
1%
MA 58
1%
UT 47
1%
OK 43
1%
MS 39
1%
OR 39
1%
CT 35
1%
NV 33
1%
AR 32
1%
HI 26
1%
KS 25
1%
ID 23
1%
NE 21
1%
NM 21
1%
DE 15
0%
ND 15
0%
WV 15
0%
DC 12
0%
MT 12
0%
RI 11
0%
SD 10
0%
ME 10
0%
AK 8
0%