Micha Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MEE-kah /ˈmiː.kə/
Origin: Hebrew; German; Slavic
Meaning: Hebrew: Who is like God?; German: A form of Michael; Slavic: A diminutive of Michaela
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Micha has its roots in the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (Mikha'el), which translates to "who is like God?" This name is derived from the Hebrew elements "mi" meaning "who," "ka" meaning "like," and "el" meaning "God." The name was adopted into Greek as Μιχαήλ (Mikhaēl) and subsequently into Latin as Michael, which became a common form in various European languages, including English. The transition into English occurred through the Old French form Michel, particularly during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, leading to its integration into the English lexicon as Micha and its variants.
Historically, the name Micha is linked to several significant figures in religious texts. In the Hebrew Bible, Micha is associated with the prophet Micah, who lived in the 8th century BCE and is known for his messages of social justice and the coming of a future ruler from Bethlehem, which is referenced in the Christian tradition.
The name also appears in various forms in Christian texts, notably in the King James Bible, which was published in 1611 and helped standardize many biblical names in English-speaking cultures. Culturally, the name Micha carries connotations of strength and divine protection, reflecting its biblical origins.
It has been embraced in various cultures, often associated with qualities of leadership and moral integrity. The name's enduring presence in religious and literary contexts has contributed to its significance over the centuries.
Variants and diminutives, such as Micaela or Miki, have also emerged, reflecting the name's adaptability across different languages and cultures.
Fictional characters named Micha
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Micha is a fictional character from the video game series The Witcher. They are a member of the Scoia'tael, a group of non-human rebels fighting against oppression in the world of the game.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Micha was first seen in the United States in 1955.
Micha has ranked as high as #1189 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.
In the past 5 years the name Micha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Micha 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 Micha was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Micha (2005)
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 | 5 |
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 Micha.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2005 | 28 |
| 2004 | 23 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2001 | 36 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1996 | 31 |
| 1995 | 30 |
| 1994 | 32 |
| 1993 | 30 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1991 | 27 |
| 1990 | 38 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1988 | 24 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1986 | 22 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1983 | 24 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1981 | 30 |
| 1980 | 24 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1978 | 25 |
| 1977 | 33 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1975 | 20 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1973 | 21 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1970 | 18 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1955 | 7 |