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Origin, Meaning, And History of Micah
Derived from Hebrew, Micah translates to ‘who is like God,’ connoting a person of great stature. In Latin, the name means “a loving friend,” while in Arabic, it means ‘humble’ or ‘poor.’
The name rose to popularity from the book ‘The Book of Micah,’ which was written by the prophet Micah. He was among the twelve minor prophets in the Old Testament and was a notable man. He was the one who predicted the collapse of the Jerusalem Kingdom, thereby laying the foundation of his connection with God and spirituality.
Traditionally, Micah is considered a masculine name. In German, Micah is spelled as Micha. For a lighter, more feminine take on Micah, some use the name Myka, which has Hebrew origins. In Dutch culture, the name is spelled similarly to the German version but with a masculine connotation. An alternate masculine option in English is Michael, which also derives from the same Hebrew root.
Micajah, Mikhah, Micheas, and Michaias are some popular variations. Interestingly, people use Micah as a surname too. It is most popular in the African continent, with significant visibility in Kenya and Nigeria, belonging to the Christian faith.
Most notably, the name is popular among DC comic fans because of a character named Micah Rains in the comic book Wonder Woman. She is an ally of Wonder Woman for her exceptional skills as a private detective based in Boston, Massachusetts. The television series Heroes has a character named Micah Sanders. Micah Clarke, written by the famous novelist, Arthur Conan Doyle, features a character of this name. For gaming enthusiasts, the main antagonist in the video game Red Dead Redemption 2 bears the name Micah Bell III.
How To Pronounce Micah?
Famous People With The Name Micah
- Micah TylerAmerican musician featured no. 25 of the Billboard Magazine Christian Album’s chart 2020
- Micah TaulAmerican politician who represented Kentucky in Congress from 1815 to 1817
- Micah RuckerFormer American football player who played for New York Giants and Kansas City Chiefs
- Micah McLaurinAmerican pianist who won the 2016 Gilmore Young Artist Award
- Micah KiserAmerican football player representing Las Vegas Raiders in NFL
- Micah D. FowlerAmerican actor who played the lead in ABC sitcom ‘Speechless’
Micah On The Popularity Chart
The popularity of Micah has been steadily increasing since the mid 1990s. The graphs below offer more insights into the popularity and ranking.
Popularity Over Time
According to the graph, Micah’s popularity rose from 1,048 babies per million in 1980 to 3,583 babies per million in 2021. Check more details here.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name Micah started gaining momentum in the year 2007. As of 2021, it is at 17,651 rank. Look at the graph for further information.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Micah
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Name Numerology For Micah
