Micah
How to say it: MY-kuh · /ˈmaɪkə/
Hebrew name meaning 'who is like God?', a rhetorical affirmation of God's uniqueness. Name of a Hebrew prophet.
Micah was the 92nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 3,817 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to rise to #89 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #92 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 3,817 |
| Share of births | 1 in 822 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +1% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #89 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,110 among boys’ names, 20 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing steadily, Micah found its best showing yet in the 2020s. Holding at its peak now, it looks likely to rise further over the next few years.
What goes with it
Softly spoken as MY kuh with a crisp edge, Micah carries a biblical theme. Noah and Asher share its style.
Middle names that flow with Micah →
Nicknames
- Mic
- Mike
Honouring a Micah in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Micah is about 1 in 35.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #1,110 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #189. Ireland: #494.
Famous people named Micah
- Micah Richards (born 1988)English footballer
- Micah Christenson (born 1993)American volleyball player
- Micah Kogo (born 1986)Kenyan long-distance runner
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