Micah vs Amir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Micah

Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
3,909
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Amir

Boy #95 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Hebrew Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#95
Total SSA Count
3,625
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Micah Rank #86
Amir Rank #95

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 vs #95 for Amir.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Micah or Amir more popular?

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 compared to Amir at #95 in the United States.

What do Micah and Amir mean?

Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin). Amir means "prince, commander" (Arabic origin).

Are Micah and Amir boy or girl names?

Micah is primarily a boy name. Amir is primarily a boy name.

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