- Meaning
- Who is like God?
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Familiar (US top 1000)
- Style
- Religious
- Used in
- English-speaking countries
Nicknames for Micah
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- English
- Mike, Mic
What people expect from a Micah
Micah mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced.
The meaning is about a blessing. A name can't give a child a blessing, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: faithful and blessed.
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Micah: name scorecard
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Great choice
Micah
- International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangeThe sweet spot: familiar to everyone, but rarely a duplicate in the class.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Who is like God?".
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Laham, Koval & Alter (2012)Questions about Micah
What does the name Micah mean?
Micah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "Who is like God?".
Is Micah a boy or girl name?
Micah is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name Micah?
Micah is familiar in the US, without being common. It is used in English-speaking countries.
What are nicknames for Micah?
Common nicknames for Micah are Mike and Mic.
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