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Micah
BoyHebrew· “who is like Yahweh”
- Meaning
- who is like Yahweh
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- MY-kuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #90
- US babies 2025
- 3,817
- Best rank
- #86 (2024)
- Peak year
- 2022
Meaning and origin of Micah
Micah is a Hebrew name that means “who is like Yahweh”.
Micah is a Hebrew name meaning who is like Yahweh, a question that expresses the idea that no one compares with God. Micah is one of the minor prophets of the Hebrew Bible, and the Book of Micah contains the well-known line about doing justice, loving mercy and walking humbly. The name shares its root with Michael, meaning who is like God. It was used by Puritans and has become popular again for its soft, modern sound. Micah is used mainly for boys, though some girls also bear it. It rarely needs a nickname.
Other spellings with the same sound: Mica.
Famous parents who chose Micah: Calvin Harris and Vick Hope (2025). More celebrity baby names
Popularity over time
Micah first appears in US Social Security records in 1946. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 67 different years, starting in 1959. Its best national rank was #86 in 2024, and the most babies received it in 2022, when 3,969 were named Micah. In 2025, 3,817 babies were named Micah, and it ranked #90 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,929 in 1950, #228 in 1980, #186 in 2000, #108 in 2010, and #90 in 2025. Of the 119,571 US boys named Micah since records began, 31% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 27,018 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Theo, Walker, Emmett, Kingston, and Legend.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Micah ranked highest in Hawaii, Alaska, and Georgia.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | #41 | 18 |
| Alaska | #51 | 14 |
| Georgia | #56 | 173 |
| South Dakota | #61 | 18 |
| Pennsylvania | #62 | 184 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 92% of US babies named Micah over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Micah is usually pronounced MY-kuh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with M and ends in “-ah”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Mica.
Middle names for Micah
A few middle names that flow with Micah: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Micah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Micah mean?
Micah is a Hebrew name that means “who is like Yahweh”.
What is the origin of the name Micah?
Micah has Hebrew roots. Micah is a Hebrew name meaning who is like Yahweh, a question that expresses the idea that no one compares with God.
Is Micah a popular name?
Yes. Micah ranked #90 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Micah a boy or girl name?
Micah is mainly a boy's name. About 92% of US babies named Micah over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Micah?
Micah is usually pronounced MY-kuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings