Micah
Meaning of Micah
Micah zips onto the scene like a sunrise mariachi—bright, bold, impossible to ignore. Rooted in the Hebrew phrase “Who is like God?” and echoed in the words of the ancient prophet Micah, the name mixes old-world wisdom with modern kick. He answers to MEE-kah in the synagogue and MY-kah on the playground, and both versions roll off the tongue as smoothly as dulce de leche. Parents love how Micah balances muscle and mercy: think NFL powerhouse Micah Parsons on one side, soft-spoken poet Micah on the other. With his steady climb to the U.S. Top 100, he’s proving that faith and flair can dance the same salsa. Micah feels like a abrazo of hope—small, strong arms reminding the world that goodness still gets the last word.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as MEE-kah (/miˈka/)
English
- Pronunced as MY-kah (/ˈmaɪkə/)
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Notable People Named Micah
| Micah Aaron Parsons is an American NFL defensive end for the Green Bay Packers who starred at Penn State, earning consensus All American honors and the 2019 Big Ten Linebacker of the Year. |
| Micah Abernathy is an American football safety who played at Tennessee and has been a member of the Vikings, Buccaneers, Colts, Packers, the Dallas Renegades of the XFL, and the Houston Gamblers of the USFL. |
| Micah Salt was a Derbyshire tailor and amateur archaeologist from Buxton. |
| Micah Christenson is an American volleyball setter for Rana Verona and the US national team, a two-time Olympic bronze medalist in 2016 and 2024, with a 2018 World Championship bronze and titles at the 2014 World League and the 2015 and 2023 World Cups. |
| Micah Kiser is an American NFL linebacker who played at Virginia, was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 2018, and later played for the Denver Broncos. |
| Micah Jesse is an American gossip blogger and founder of the lifestyle and entertainment site MicahJesse.com. |
| Micah Williams is an American sprinter. |
| Micah McFadden is an American NFL linebacker for the New York Giants who played college football at Indiana. |
| Micah Smaldone is a Maine based American singer songwriter and guitarist best known for his solo work as Micah Blue Smaldone after playing in several New England bands. |
| Micah Ashby is an American and Irish boxer, retired mixed martial artist, professional wrestler, submission grappler, and commentator. |
