Micah: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced MY-kuh · 2 syllables
Micah means “who is like God?”, from Hebrew.
From Hebrew (mikah), shortened form of (mikay hu, “who is like Yahweh”).
- Meaning
- who is like God?
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- MY-kuh
- US rank (2025)
- #90
- US babies a year
- about 4,158 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Biblical
How popular is Micah?
Micah was the #90 name in the US in 2025, given to 4,108 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #90 |
| England & Wales | #264 |
| Scotland | #305 |
| Northern Ireland | #186 |
| Ireland | #452 |
| Canada | #152 |
| Australia | #200 |
How old are people named Micah?
Half of US adults named Micah are older than 30; most are between 18 and 52. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Micah
What does the name Micah mean?
Micah means “who is like God?”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Micah?
Micah is pronounced MY-kuh.
How popular is the name Micah?
Micah was the #90 name in the US in 2025, given to 4,108 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Micah?
Half of US adults named Micah are older than 30. Most are between 18 and 52.