Micah
From Hebrew מִיכָה (mīḵāh), shortened form of מִיכַיְהוּ (mīḵāyᵊhū, “who is like Yahweh”).
Every Micah since 1946 — 133,606 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Micah
Micah is a top-100 name for boys in the United States, ranked #90 in 2025 with 3,817 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1946, 133,606 American babies have been named Micah — about 89% boys and 11% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 4,246 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Micah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Micah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 291 | #909 | 3,817 | #90 |
| 2024 | 322 | #840 | 3,924 | #86 |
| 2023 | 251 | #1,010 | 3,897 | #87 |
| 2022 | 217 | #1,130 | 3,969 | #89 |
| 2021 | 268 | #970 | 3,630 | #107 |
| 2020 | 238 | #1,052 | 3,414 | #106 |
| 2019 | 281 | #941 | 3,509 | #109 |
| 2018 | 272 | #973 | 3,780 | #103 |
| 2017 | 268 | #977 | 3,711 | #107 |
| 2016 | 281 | #964 | 3,498 | #115 |
| 2015 | 334 | #841 | 3,767 | #105 |
| 2014 | 270 | #990 | 3,666 | #109 |
| 2013 | 294 | #878 | 3,700 | #105 |
| 2012 | 307 | #870 | 3,765 | #103 |
| 2011 | 288 | #909 | 3,772 | #102 |
| 2010 | 319 | #843 | 3,571 | #108 |
| 2009 | 348 | #813 | 3,541 | #118 |
| 2008 | 313 | #889 | 3,528 | #121 |
| 2007 | 379 | #768 | 3,307 | #126 |
| 2006 | 401 | #712 | 2,841 | #145 |
| 2005 | 295 | #857 | 2,714 | #150 |
| 2004 | 344 | #759 | 2,489 | #161 |
| 2003 | 371 | #706 | 2,286 | #173 |
| 2002 | 397 | #641 | 2,224 | #173 |
| 2001 | 399 | #629 | 2,113 | #178 |
| 2000 | 393 | #636 | 1,975 | #186 |
| 1995 | 348 | #629 | 1,392 | #212 |
| 1990 | 212 | #908 | 1,180 | #238 |
| 1985 | 166 | #943 | 1,147 | #208 |
| 1980 | 133 | #1,067 | 1,048 | #228 |
| 1975 | 80 | #1,345 | 790 | #254 |
| 1970 | 25 | #2,832 | 225 | #539 |
| 1965 | 17 | #3,120 | 117 | #691 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,524 | 73 | #891 |
| 1955 | 9 | #4,283 | 26 | #1,527 |
| 1950 | — | — | 16 | #1,929 |
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Famous people named Micah
- Micah Religious figure · -737–-696
- Micah Richards Soccer player · b. 1988
- Micah Kogo Athlete · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Micah mean?
From Hebrew מִיכָה (mīḵāh), shortened form of מִיכַיְהוּ (mīḵāyᵊhū, “who is like Yahweh”).
How popular is the name Micah in 2025?
Micah ranked #90 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 3,817 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Micah?
133,606 babies have been named Micah in the United States since 1946, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Micah most popular?
Micah peaked in 2024, when 4,246 newborns received the name.
Is Micah a boy or girl name?
Micah is used for both: about 11% of babies named Micah have been girls and 89% boys.
Is the name Micah rising or falling?
Micah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Micah?
Well-known people named Micah include Micah (religious figure), Micah Richards (soccer player), Micah Kogo (athlete).