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Micah

Name Meaning:

From the Hebrew name Mikhah (מִיכָה), a short form of Mikayahu (מִיכָיָהוּ), meaning "who is like Yahweh?" Micah was a minor prophet in the Old Testament. Occasionally used for females.

Noteable Namesakes

Micah (Biblical Prophet); Micah Parsons (NFL Player - Male); Micah Richards (Footballer - Male); Micah Alberti (Actor - Male)

Origin

Hebrew

Popularity

US: #115 (Male), #970 (Female), UK: #115 (Male), Unranked (Female)

Variations/Nicknames

Mica; Mike; Mikey

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