Micah is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #909 in 2011 with 288 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 421 births ranking #586. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 19.8%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 6,107 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.