Micah
Micah is a Christian boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Who is like God?”.
| Meaning | Who is like God? |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | מִיכָה |
| Pronunciation | MY-kuh |
| Tradition | Christian, Jewish |
| Used in | United States, Canada, Israel |
Meaning and origin of Micah
Micah is a shortened form of the Hebrew Mikhayahu, 'who is like Yah?', a rhetorical question implying that no one compares with God. It is the name of the prophet Micah, whose book is one of the twelve minor prophets, and who wrote the famous line about doing justice, loving mercy and walking humbly with God (Micah 6:8). It is closely related to Michael. Micah has been popular in the United States since the 1990s.
Is Micah a Christian name?
Micah is a biblical name: the prophet Micah has his own book in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament, which Christians also read as foretelling the birth of the Messiah in Bethlehem.
How popular is Micah?
Well used in the United States, mostly for boys, occasionally for girls.
Gifts with the name Micah
- Micah name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Micah baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Micah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Micah mean?
Micah means 'Who is like God?'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Micah a Christian name?
Micah is a biblical name: the prophet Micah has his own book in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament, which Christians also read as foretelling the birth of the Messiah in Bethlehem.
How do you pronounce Micah?
Micah is pronounced MY-kuh.
Is Micah a boy or girl name?
Micah is usually a boy name.