About the name Micah
Micah asks the same rhetorical question as Michael but answers it in two soft syllables instead of three hard ones. The prophet who bore it wrote the famous line about doing justly and loving mercy, which gives the name an ethical undertow.
Micah is a boy name of Hebrew origin, pronounced MY-kuh. On the NameRarity scale it scores 37 out of 100, which places it in the uncommon band — familiar to everyone, yet rarely duplicated in the same room. Its strongest period was the 2000s.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Micah?
Micah sits at approximately #115 in recent US rankings. Roughly 330 people per million carry it — about 1 in 3,030. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.
Famous people named Micah
- Micah ParsonsAmerican professional football linebacker
- Micah RichardsEnglish footballer and broadcaster
Spellings and variants of Micah
Names similar to Micah
Jonah
JOH-nuh
Dove
Josiah
joh-SY-uh
The Lord supports and heals
Simon
SY-mun
He has heard
Isaiah
eye-ZAY-uh
Salvation of the Lord
Moses
MOH-ziz
Drawn out of the water
Uriah
yoo-RY-uh
God is my light
Aaron
AIR-un
Exalted, mountain of strength
Abel
AY-bul
Breath, vapour
Micah — frequently asked questions
What does the name Micah mean?
Micah means "Who is like God". It is a name of Hebrew origin, most often given to a boy.
How do you pronounce Micah?
Micah is pronounced MY-kuh, with 2 syllables.
How rare is the name Micah?
Micah scores 37 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it uncommon. Roughly 1 in every 3,030 people carry it — about 330 per million.
What is the numerology number for Micah?
Micah carries the expression number 7, known as The Seeker. Its soul urge number is 1 and its personality number is 6.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Micah?
The lucky number for Micah is 7 (with 16, 25, 34 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Deep Violet. The traditional lucky day is Monday and the associated gemstone is Sapphire.
Is Micah a popular name?
Micah currently sits around rank #115 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 2000s.