Micah is a biblical name that growing numbers of parents are looking at as a more unusual alternative to Michael, projecting a shinier, more lively image.

Long a traditional boys’ name, now increasingly used for their sisters, as an alternative to the overused Michaela. A synonym is the German Meike, a version of Mary. Perhaps surprisingly, Micah has been on the US Top 1000 for girls since 1981, though it's in danger of dropping off.