Micah is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #216 in 2023 with 228 recorded births. This places Micah in the top 3% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 266 births ranking #189. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 442.9%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 1,213 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.