Micah
Micah is a Hebrew name meaning 'who is like God?'. It is a biblical name borne by one of the Twelve Minor Prophets in the Hebrew Bible.
The name Micah is derived from the Hebrew elements 'mi' meaning 'who' and 'kah' meaning 'like'. It is a rhetorical question expressing the idea that no one is like God.
In the Bible, Micah was a prophet from the village of Moresheth in Judah. He prophesied during the reigns of Kings Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah of Judah, around the 8th century BCE.
The name Micah has been popular among various Christian denominations and is also used by some Jewish communities. It has been a unisex name, though more commonly given to boys.
US popularity 2023:250 children
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