Micah
Micah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Micah is a classic biblical name derived from the Hebrew name Mikha, meaning 'who is like God?'. It shares its root with the name Michael and belongs to an Old Testament prophet. The name has seen a steady rise in modern U.S. usage, currently ranking among the top 100 boys' names.
Popularity in the United States
119,571 babies in the United States have been named Micah since 1880. It ranks #277 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #92.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.3 %)
- TX (9.6 %)
- FL (5 %)
- GA (4.5 %)
- OH (4.2 %)
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 | 27 |
| 1950-1960 | 238 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,134 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,979 |
| 1980-1990 | 11,031 |
| 1990-2000 | 13,754 |
| 2000-2010 | 27,018 |
| 2010-2019 | 36,739 |
| 2020-2029 | 22,651 |
Famous people named Micah
- Micah Richards: Footballer, Pundit
- Micah Parsons: Athlete
Fun facts
- In the Hebrew Bible, Micah is a minor prophet known for advocating social justice and predicting the ruler born in Bethlehem.
- While used continuously since the 19th century, Micah entered the U.S. top 100 for boys in the 2020s.