Micah is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #566 in 2004 with 45 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 266 births ranking #189. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 6,855 boys born was named Micah. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Micah is a concise biblical Hebrew name meaning who is like God? It has a gentle, thoughtful quality that has helped it stay popular.
The name comes from the Old Testament prophet Micah and has remained in steady use in Jewish and Christian traditions. Its modern success owes a lot to its softness and simplicity.