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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Who is like God?
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- MY-kah
Micah is a Hebrew name meaning "who is like God?", gender-neutral so it suits any child. It's pronounced MY-kah (/ˈmaɪkə/), and it has a classic, timeless feel.
Meaning & Origin of Micah
Meaning: Who is like God?.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Micah
MY-kahIPA /ˈmaɪkə/
Popularity of Micah
In 2024, Micah ranked #86 on the Social Security list with 3,909 babies given the name — and that's also its highest rank on record across Social Security data stretching back to 1946.
Names Like Micah
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FAQ
What does the name Micah mean?
Who is like God?. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Micah?
Micah is pronounced MY-kah (IPA: /ˈmaɪkə/).
Is Micah a popular name right now?
Micah is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #86 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1946–2024.)
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