Micah
Micah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Micah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'who is like God?'. Traditionally a male name in the Bible, it has steadily gained usage as a feminine given name in the United States over recent decades. It offers a soft, modern alternative to names like Micaela or Michael.
Popularity in the United States
14,035 babies in the United States have been named Micah since 1880. It ranks #1334 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #927.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16.7 %)
- CA (8.6 %)
- MI (7 %)
- OH (4.9 %)
- TN (4.7 %)
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 | 40 |
| 1960-1970 | 133 |
| 1970-1980 | 792 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,716 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,213 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,640 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,914 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,587 |
Famous people named Micah
- Micah Yamauchi: MMA fighter, athlete
Fun facts
- The name Micah is an abbreviated form of Micaiah, a Hebrew name asking a rhetorical question about the uniqueness of God.
- While historically male, Micah has seen consistent usage for girls in the U.S. since the late 20th century.