Micah vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Micah

Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Micah Rank #86

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #86 for Micah.

Is Micah or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Micah at #86 in the United States.

What do Micah and Elijah mean?

Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Micah and Elijah boy or girl names?

Micah is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.