Micah
m(i)-cah
US Popularity:133
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:who resembles God?
Micah, a variation of Michael, is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin. Derived from the Hebrew mikha'el, meaning "who is like the Lord?" Micah is rooted in the biblical prophet Micah of Moresheth. The rhetorical question that forms his title is one that inspires humility—a quality deeply entrenched in Micah's central messages. Opposed to dishonesty, exploitation, and greed, Micah honors a mindset free from the desires of personal ambition. Sharing a common root with the Archangel Michael, Micah embodies truth and justice—a fitting title for a peacemaker in the wings.
Famous People Named Micah
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- Micah FowlerActor
- Micah HydeFootball Player
- Micah JohnsonBaseball Player
- Micah StampleyGospel Singer
- Micah WilliamsActor
Micah Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Micah is currently #114 on The Bump
Boy:Micah is currently #69 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Micah is currently #78 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Micah is currently #133 in U.S. births
Boy:Micah is currently #87 in U.S. births
Girl:Micah is currently #1006 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#1006
in 2023
+ 126
from 2022
Sources
Ancestry, Micah Family History
Online Etymology Dictionary, Micah, August 2023
WordSense, Micah
Abarim Publications, Michaiah meaning
Britannica, Michael, archangel, October 2023
Britannica, Book of Micah, Old Testament, February 2018
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