The name Micha is of Hebrew origin and means "Who is like God?". It is a variant of the name Michael, which is also of Hebrew origin and means "Who resembles God?". The name Micha is often used as a standalone given name, but it can also be used as a shortened form of Michael. The name has been in use since biblical times and was borne by several figures in Jewish history, including King David's youngest son. Today, Micha remains a popular choice for boys' names around the world.
The name Micha has seen a varied trend in popularity over the past six decades in the United States. The first recorded birth was in 1961 with only 6 babies being given this name. The following year, the number of births increased to 9.
However, there were no recorded births for Micha in 1963, which is quite unusual considering the consistent fluctuations in popularity throughout other years. The trend picked up again in 1964 with 5 births and continued with a steady increase over the next few decades.
The most popular year for Micha was 2007 with 36 births, marking a significant peak in its usage as a baby name. However, this popularity has since declined, with only 20 births recorded in 2015 and 29 in 2022.
Overall, over the span of these sixty-one years from 1961 to 2023, there have been a total of 1,122 babies born named Micha in the United States. This data suggests that while Micha has not consistently remained one of the most popular names, it has maintained a constant presence over time.