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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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 |
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CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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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 |