Micki
Micki is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Micki is traditionally used as a diminutive of Michaela or Michelle, which derive from the Hebrew name Michael meaning 'who is like God?'. It emerged in the 20th century as a casual, independent given name in the United States. While rare today, it remains a recognized short form and creative spelling variant.
Popularity in the United States
2,654 babies in the United States have been named Micki since 1880. It ranks #3426 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2081.
States where it is most popular
- TX (35.3 %)
- CA (21.6 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
- MI (6.1 %)
- OH (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 11 |
| 1940-1950 | 237 |
| 1950-1960 | 686 |
| 1960-1970 | 639 |
| 1970-1980 | 554 |
| 1980-1990 | 327 |
| 1990-2000 | 139 |
| 2000-2010 | 23 |
| 2010-2019 | 18 |
| 2020-2029 | 20 |
Famous people named Micki
- Micki King: Olympic diver, Military officer
- Micki Grant: Playwright, Actress
Fun facts
- Micki represents a modern feminine spelling variant of the more common Mickey or Mickie.
- The name experienced its highest popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century.