Micah is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #2547 in 2016 with 10 recorded births. This places Micah in the top 34% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 13 births ranking #1914. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 30,714 girls born was named Micah. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.