Micah

Pronunciation: [ m-EYEK-uh ]

Girl Name #842 Most Popular Rising 2 Syllables

A divine question in a gentle name

Hebrew English American

Spiritual Strong Modern Gentle

Meaning & Origin

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew

Language: English

The Story of Micah

Micah comes from the Hebrew 'Mikha-el' or 'Mikayal,' a rhetorical question meaning 'Who is like God?' implying the answer is no one. This makes it a name of humility before the divine, sharing roots with the archangel Michael. The prophet Micah wrote one of the twelve minor prophetic books of the Hebrew Bible, predicting the Messiah's birth in Bethlehem.

Micah has historically been used as a boy's name but entered female usage in the 1990s-2000s, following the broader American trend of using biblical names across genders alongside Jordan, Avery, and Hayden. It sits comfortably on the gender spectrum today.

The Biblical prophet Micah authored the verse 'What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God,' one of the most quoted passages in the Hebrew Bible. The name carries both prophetic weight and gentle meaning.

Fun Facts

The Book of Micah contains the famous line used by Bobby Kennedy in his speech after Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination
Micah has been on the US top-1000 list for boys since 1959 and entered the girls' list in the 1990s
Micah is one of the twelve minor prophets but his writing contains some of the most quoted verses in the Bible

Micah in Other Languages

German Micha

Hebrew Micha

Italian Michea

Spanish Miqueas

Famous People Named Micah

Micah (Biblical Prophet)

Religious

Hebrew prophet from Moresheth who authored the Book of Micah, containing some of the most cited passages in all of Scrip...

Hebrew prophet from Moresheth who authored the Book of Micah, containing some of the most cited passages in all of Scripture

Micah Sanders Fictional

Other

Young character with technokinesis powers in the NBC series Heroes (2006-2010)

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2
Popularity Rank: #842
Total SSA Count: 320
Cultural Origins: Hebrew English American
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Moderate
Cross-Cultural Ease: High

Alternative Spellings

Micaela #1119

Common Nicknames

Mik Mica

Pairs Well With

Micah Rose Micah Grace Micah Jane Micah Elizabeth Micah Lynn Micah Renee

Sibling Names

Elijah Ezra Naomi Selah Asher Levi Ava

Also a Boy Name

Micah is also used as a boy name, ranked #86.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Micah

What does the name Micah mean?

"who is like God?" (from Hebrew). Micah comes from the Hebrew 'Mikha-el' or 'Mikayal,' a rhetorical question meaning 'Who is like God?' implying the answer is no one. This makes it a name of humility before the divine, sharing roots with the archangel Michael. The prophet Micah wrote one of the twelve minor prophetic books of the Hebrew Bible, predicting the Messiah's birth in Bethlehem.

What is the origin of the name Micah?

Micah has Hebrew, English, and American origins. In Hebrew, it means "who is like God?".

Is Micah a boy or girl name?

Micah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #842. As a boy name, it is ranked #86. Micah is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Micah?

Micah is pronounced m-EYEK-uh.

How popular is the name Micah?

Micah is currently ranked #842 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Micah?

Common nicknames for Micah include Mik and Mica.

What are good middle names for Micah?

Popular middle name pairings include Micah Rose, Micah Grace, Micah Jane, Micah Elizabeth, Micah Lynn, and Micah Renee.

What are good sibling names for Micah?

Names that pair well with Micah as siblings include Elijah, Ezra, Naomi, Selah, Asher, Levi, and Ava.

How many syllables does Micah have?

Micah has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.

Is Micah a common or rare name?

Micah is moderately common, ranked #842 for girls in the US. You will encounter it, but it stands out.

About the Name Micah

Micah is a girl name with Hebrew, English, and American origins . The name means "who is like God?" in Hebrew .

Is Micah a boy or girl name? Micah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #842 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #86. Micah is more commonly used as a boy name.

Micah is currently ranked #842 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

The name Micah has 2 syllables and is pronounced m-EYEK-uh, making it easy to pronounce and remember.

Common nicknames for Micah include Mik and Mica. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Micah include Micaela . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.