Micah
Micah first appears in US records in 1946. It peaked in 2022, when 3,969 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 3,817.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Micah popular?
Near its peak Micah is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2022.
| 2020s | 22,651 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 36,739 | |
| 2000s | 27,018 | |
| 1990s | 13,754 | |
| 1980s | 11,031 | |
| 1970s | 6,979 | |
| 1960s | 1,134 | |
| 1950s | 238 | |
| 1940s | 27 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Micah mean?
A shortened form of Micaiah (Mikayahu), built as a rhetorical question: mi 'who' + ka 'like' + Yah (short for Yahweh), 'Who is like Yah(weh)?' It is not a literal statement but a theophoric name affirming God's incomparability. Distinct from Michael, which uses El rather than Yah.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Micah mean?
Micah means who is like Yahweh?. A shortened form of Micaiah (Mikayahu), built as a rhetorical question: mi 'who' + ka 'like' + Yah (short for Yahweh), 'Who is like Yah(weh)?' It is not a literal statement but a theophoric name affirming God's incomparability. Distinct from Michael, which uses El rather than Yah.
What is the origin of the name Micah?
Micah is of hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Micah?
Micah is pronounced “MY-kah.”
Is Micah a boy or a girl name?
Micah is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Micah a popular name right now?
Micah is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2022.
How popular is the name Micah?
In 2025, Micah ranked #90 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Micah most popular?
Micah was most popular in 2022, when about 3,969 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Micah?
Names similar to Micah include Michael, Malachi, Josiah, Levi.
What names go well with Micah?
hebrew names that pair well with Micah include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.