Micah
who is like God
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- Boy
- Country
- United States
- Pronunciation
- MYE-kuh
- Popularity
- stable
About the name Micah
Micah is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God". It is most commonly used in Christian families and is especially popular in United States.
Micah is a book of the Hebrew Bible and one of the twelve minor prophets. As a name it sits in the US top 100 for boys and is occasionally used for girls as well. The meaning — 'who is like God?' — is a rhetorical question, mirroring the meaning behind Michael, from which Micah is derived.
Popularity trend: Micah has held a steady level of use rather than spiking or fading.
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Frequently asked about Micah
- What does the name Micah mean?
- Micah means "who is like God". It's a boy name of Hebrew origin, most commonly used in Christian families and popular in United States.
- Where does the name Micah come from?
- Micah originates from Hebrew. On Babbloom it's classified in the Christian naming tradition.
- Is Micah a boy or girl name?
- Micah is a boy name.