Mica
Mica is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God? or crumb, grain, or shiny mineral.
Origin and history
Mica is a given name of Hebrew origin, often serving as a short form of Micaela or a variant of Micah. In Latin-derived contexts, it also relates to the mineral mica or the Latin word for 'crumb' or 'grain'. In the U.S., it remains a relatively rare choices for girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,713 babies in the United States have been named Mica since 1880. It ranks #3391 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1992.
States where it is most popular
- TX (39.3 %)
- CA (16.4 %)
- IL (10.2 %)
- OH (7.6 %)
- NY (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 57 |
| 1960-1970 | 154 |
| 1970-1980 | 619 |
| 1980-1990 | 589 |
| 1990-2000 | 614 |
| 2000-2010 | 344 |
| 2010-2019 | 227 |
| 2020-2029 | 109 |
Famous people named Mica
- Mica Camargo: Violinists, Musician
Fun facts
- Mica is also the name of a group of silicate minerals famous for their shimmery, layered appearance.
- Because of its short structure, Mica is easily pronounced across English, Spanish, and Italian speaking regions.