How Popular (or Rare) was Micah in 1997?

🇺🇸 United States • Boy

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#202
1997 Rank
1,570
1997 Births
#86
Best Rank (2024)
3,964
Peak Year (2022)
92,834
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 1,201
Rarity Factor (1997)

📊 The Micah Story

Micah is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #202 in 1997 with 1,570 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 3,964 births ranking #89. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 1,201 boys born was named Micah. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Hebrew  |  Meaning: who is like God?

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.

Did you know?Micah is one of the biblical names that feels quietly modern despite its ancient roots.
Similar namesMalachi, Milo, Noah, Isaac, Jonah

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