Micah is a popular boys' name in United States, ranking #90 in 2025 with 3,817 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 3,964 births ranking #89. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 158.3%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 447 boys born was named Micah. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.