Micah is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #3319 in 2024 with 7 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 13 births ranking #1914. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 36,857 girls 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.