Micah

The bright, playful Micah feels like the middle ground between the safe, solid qualities of Michael and the flair and energy of Luca. Both Biblical and stylish, Micah is proving popular among parents today.

A shortened form of Micaiah, Micah is an Old Testament name, meaning "who is like the Lord". The biblical figure is a minor prophet who denounced oppression from the ruling classes and alternated between prophecies of doom and hope.

Micah was among the Old Testament names revived by the Puritans in the 17th century, and it was used by early Pilgrim settlers in America. It wasn't until the 1970s, however, that it really saw significant usage.

Entering into the Top 200 back in the 80s, Micah has since made a slow and steady climb to the Top 100. Given to over 3900 boys – and 300 girls – each year, Micah now feels established but not overused.

In pop culture, Micah has been used for characters in the animated series She-Ra: Princess of Power and in television show Heroes. It was also selected by Arthur Conan Doyle as the central character for his non-Holmes novel, Micah Clarke.

Other noteworthy namesakes include footballers Micah Parsons, Micah Richards, and Micah Hyde, along with long distance runner Micah Kogo. Celebrities including actress Sarah Drew, basketball player Moses Malone, singer Lauryn Hill, musician Willie Nelson, and singer Neil Diamond all have sons called Micah.

Popular in New Zealand and climbing the UK charts too, Micah makes a sleek but sparky choice for anyone honoring a Michael or wanting a name with history that still feels fresh.

If you like Micah but prefer something outside the Top 100, or just want more inspiration, you could try a lesser-known Biblical name, like Nekoda, Neriah, Tekoa, Zaccai, Ira, Jethro, or Jarah.

Pronounced MY-kuh.

As of October 2026, Micah ranked #90 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #86 in 2024, Nameberry popularity #70.