Mica Unisex

Popularity: #897 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationMEE-kuh / ˈmiːkə

Hebrew; 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 mineral used in various applications, including electronics and cosmetics. The name has seen varied usage across cultures, often reflecting both religious and natural themes. It is relatively uncommon as a given name but has gained some popularity in recent years.

Trend Summary

Mica has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States in recent years.

Similar Names

MicahMikaMicaelaMishaMilan

Variants

  • Mikah
  • Micah

International Variants

  • Mika (Japanese)
  • Micael (Portuguese)

Famous people named Mica

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Fictional characters named Mica

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Sibling Suggestions

MiloMaraMiraMasonMila

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mica was first seen in the United States in 1959. Mica has ranked as high as #1098 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in California, North Carolina, Oregon, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Mica has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Mica (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19597
19617
19636
19657
19686
196910
19705
197116
197211
197321
197417
197522
197620
197721
197825
197928
198014
198113
198213
19837
198418
19859
198614
19878
19887
19899
199011
199113
199211
199310
19947
19958
199614
19979
199815
19995
200015
200123
200216
200310
200414
200523
200625
200718
200821
200924
201025
201123
201222
201319
201421
201521
201612
201723
201819
201928
202024
202114
202224
202323
202427