Micah
Micah is a Hebrew name meaning "who is like God," derived from the biblical prophet Micah who authored the Book of Micah in the Old Testament. The name combines spiritual depth with a gentle, approachable sound.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 3,789. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,772
- 2012: 3,765
- 2013: 3,700
- 2014: 3,666
- 2015: 3,767
- 2016: 3,498
- 2017: 3,711
- 2018: 3,780
- 2019: 3,509
- 2020: 3,414
- 2021: 3,630
- 2022: 3,969
- 2023: 3,897
- 2024: 3,924
- 2025: 3,817
- 2026 (projected): 3,789
Good to Know
- •Simple to spell and pronounce in most English-speaking countries
- •Works well as both a first and middle name
- •Has grown in popularity while maintaining its distinctive character
- •The biblical connection appeals to religious families without feeling overly formal
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Statistics
119,571
Total births since 1880
2022
Peak year
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