ThinkabaraMicah: meaning and origin
Micah
“Who is like God?”
About the name Micah
Micah is a boy’s name from the Hebrew tradition. Its meaning is “who is like God?”. Names from Hebrew, many of them from the Bible. They have been used in English for centuries — from Hannah and Sarah to Noah, Elijah and Levi.
Micah is a biblical name, found in the Hebrew Bible or the New Testament, which is one reason it has been used for centuries in English-speaking families.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Hebrew names
- Aaron 👦Exalted, mountain of strength · Hebrew
- Abraham 👦Father of many · Hebrew
- Adam 👦Man, earth · Hebrew
- Amos 👦Carried by God · Hebrew
- Ari 👦Lion · Hebrew
- Asher 👦Happy, blessed · Hebrew
- Benjamin 👦Son of the right hand · Hebrew
- Boaz 👦Swiftness, strength · Hebrew
- Caleb 👦Faithful, devoted · Hebrew
- Daniel 👦God is my judge · Hebrew
- David 👦Beloved · Hebrew
- Eitan 👦Strong, steady · Hebrew
Sibling name ideas (Hebrew, girls)
- Abigail 👧My father is joy · Hebrew
- Anna 👧Grace, favor; a form of Hannah · Hebrew
- Ayla 👧Oak tree · Hebrew
- Daniela 👧God is my judge · Hebrew
- Delilah 👧Delicate · Hebrew
- Eden 👧Delight; the Garden of Eden · Hebrew
- Eliana 👧My God has answered · Hebrew
- Elizabeth 👧My God is an oath · Hebrew
More boy names starting with M
- Magnus 👦Great; a royal name in Scandinavia · Latin
- Makoa 👦Fearless · Hawaiian
- Malik 👦King (from Arabic); popular in African American families · African American
- Marco 👦Warlike; dedicated to Mars · Italian
- Marcus 👦Warlike; dedicated to Mars · Latin
- Mason 👦Stone worker · English
- Mateo 👦Gift of God; the Spanish form of Matthew · Spanish
- Matteo 👦Gift of God · Italian
- Matthew 👦Gift of God · Hebrew
- Maverick 👦Independent one; from a Texas rancher who didn’t brand his cattle · English
Questions and answers
What does the name Micah mean?
Micah is a name of Hebrew origin. It means: who is like God?.
Is Micah a boy or girl name?
Micah is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Micah have?
Micah has 5 letters and about 2 syllables.
Is Micah a popular name?
Yes. Micah has been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. Names marked “popular now” have been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. This is an approximate guide, not an official ranking; see the Social Security Administration’s baby names site for official counts.