Micah

Boy's name

Micah is a Hebrew name meaning "who is like God." It is derived from the Hebrew words "mi" (who) and "kah" (like).

Meaning Who is like God?
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 3,909
Peak year 2022

Appears In These Collections

Biblical Names Starting With M

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Micah Richards - English footballer, Manchester City defender.
  • Micah Parsons - American football linebacker, Dallas Cowboys.
  • Micah Stampley - Gospel singer and worship leader.
  • Micah Kogo - Kenyan long-distance runner, Olympic medalist.
  • Micah Hyde - American football safety, Buffalo Bills.
  • Micah Alberti - American actor, "Wildfire" TV series.
  • Micah Owings - Former MLB pitcher, Arizona Diamondbacks.
  • Micah True - Ultra-marathon runner, subject of "Born to Run."
  • Micah Johnson - Contemporary artist known for large-scale installations.
  • Micah Fowler - Actor with cerebral palsy, "Speechless" TV series.

Brothers for Micah

Boy names closely related to Micah

Zane Preston Elijah Levi Luke Jaxon Samuel Zayden

Sisters for Micah

Girl names closely related to Micah

Elizabeth Faith Naomi Selah Adalyn Aubrey Carmen Ashlyn

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Micah

Makai Makaila Makayla Mckay Mckayla Mechelle Micaela Michael

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