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Micah

Meaning: who is like God? · Origin: Hebrew · Gender: usually a boy's name

Origin & history

Hebrew for 'who is like Yahweh?' — the prophet behind the Book of Micah.

Famous people named Micah

Micah Richards (footballer)

Nicknames

Mike, Mic

Variants & related names

Michea, Micha, Mika

Micah name art

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FAQ

What does the name Micah mean?

Micah means “who is like God?”. It comes from Hebrew.

Is Micah a popular name?

Yes — Micah has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Micah?

Mike, Mic.

What are other forms of Micah?

Michea, Micha, Mika.

Similar names

Jacob · Isaac · Gabriel · Josiah · Joseph · Joshua

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.