Boy name · Hebrew
Micah
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: who is like Yahweh?Micah is a boy's name that comes from Hebrew and means "who is like Yahweh?". It is used in English and Hebrew.
- Meaning
- Who is like Yahweh?
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- MY-kah
Meaning and origin of Micah
As a boy's name, Micah comes from Hebrew and means "who is like Yahweh?". It is used in English and Hebrew.
Say it MY-kah. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meaning checked against Behind the Name. How we research names
Micah on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Micah on 4 lists.
“Who is like Yahweh? Hebrew. Prophet who foretold a ruler from Bethlehem”
From Biblical names, names of prophets and kings
“Who is like Yahweh? Hebrew. Old Testament prophet”
From Boy middle names, biblical middle names for boys
“Who is like God?; Hebrew. A minor prophet”
From Classic boy names, classic biblical boy names
“Who is like God; Hebrew, a prophet with his own book. Say MY-kah”
From Cute boy names, cute biblical boy names
How popular is Micah?
- US rank in 2025
- #90
- 3,817 babies, 2,235 per million boys
- Best rank
- #86 in 2024
- Most babies: 3,969 in 2022
- Babies since 1946
- At least 119,571
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 per million |
| 1900s | 0 per million |
| 1910s | 0 per million |
| 1920s | 0 per million |
| 1930s | 0 per million |
| 1940s | 2 per million |
| 1950s | 12 per million |
| 1960s | 59 per million |
| 1970s | 423 per million |
| 1980s | 598 per million |
| 1990s | 706 per million |
| 2000s | 1,354 per million |
| 2010s | 1,954 per million |
| 2020s | 2,186 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #115 | #107 | #103 | #109 | #106 | #107 | #89 | #87 | #86 | #90 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Micah
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- MichałWho is like God? (Hebrew, boy)
Names spelled like Micah
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- MilanGracious, dear; a short form of Slavic Mil- names (Slavic, unisex)
- MiraçAscension (Arabic, boy)
- MiraiFuture (Japanese, unisex)
Names with a similar meaning
- EliasMy God is Yahweh (Hebrew, boy)
- JonathanYahweh has given (Hebrew, boy)
- JoelYahweh is God (Hebrew, boy)
- MichaelWho is like God? (Hebrew, boy)
- MicaelaWho is like God? (Hebrew, girl)
- MichelleWho is like God (Hebrew, girl)
- ElijahMy God is Yahweh (Hebrew, boy)
- ElliotMy God is Yahweh (Hebrew, boy)
- ElliottMy God is Yahweh (Hebrew, unisex)
- EllisMy God is Yahweh (Hebrew, unisex)
Middle names for Micah
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer length, so the full name flows.
- AltonTown at a river's source (Old English, boy)
- AnselGod helmet (Germanic, boy)
- GeorgeFarmer, earth worker (Greek, boy)
- GeraldPower of the spear (Germanic, boy)
- JamesonSon of James (English, boy)
- PeregrineTraveler, pilgrim (Latin, boy)
- ReubenBehold, a son (Hebrew, boy)
- TyroneLand of Eoghan (Irish Gaelic, boy)
More boy names from Hebrew
- AdamMan, humankind (Hebrew, boy)
- DavidBeloved one (Hebrew, boy)
- DanielGod is my judge (Hebrew, boy)
- NoahRest, repose (Hebrew, boy)
- GabrielGod is my strength (Hebrew, boy)
- AxelMy father is peace (Hebrew, boy)
- BenjaminSon of the right hand (Hebrew, boy)
- IsaacHe will laugh (Hebrew, boy)
- JanGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
- SamuelName of God (Hebrew, boy)
Micah: common questions
What does the name Micah mean?
Micah comes from Hebrew and means "who is like Yahweh?". Checked against Behind the Name.
Is Micah a boy or girl name?
Micah is mainly a boy's name. In 2025, 291 girls and 3,817 boys in the US were named Micah, according to Social Security Administration data.
Where does the name Micah come from?
Micah comes from Hebrew and means "who is like Yahweh?". Today it is used in English and Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Micah?
Say MY-kah. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Micah?
Micah ranked #90 in the US in 2025, with 3,817 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Micah?
Forms of Micah with the same meaning and origin include Michał (Polish).
What middle names go with Micah?
Middle names that flow well with Micah include Alton, Ansel, George, Gerald and Jameson. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.