Micha
Micha is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Micha is a variant spelling of Micah or a short form of Michael, derived from Hebrew elements meaning 'who is like God?'. It remains a relatively rare masculine choice in the United States, maintaining a steady, low-volume presence in modern birth records.
Popularity in the United States
1,170 babies in the United States have been named Micha since 1880. It ranks #3525 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1785.
States where it is most popular
- TX (44.4 %)
- CA (13.9 %)
- LA (13.9 %)
- NC (13.9 %)
- PA (13.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 46 |
| 1970-1980 | 139 |
| 1980-1990 | 186 |
| 1990-2000 | 161 |
| 2000-2010 | 255 |
| 2010-2019 | 241 |
| 2020-2029 | 142 |
Fun facts
- Micha shares its underlying etymological root and meaning with the popular names Micah and Michael.
- Parents often select Micha as a unique spelling variation of the traditional biblical name Micah.