Mica

An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.

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#6538 40in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A unisex given name from Hebrew, variant of Micah.

Mica is a unisex baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant of Micah meaning 'who is like God?' — a rhetorical question asserting God's incomparable nature. Micah was a minor prophet in the Old Testament whose book contains the famous verse: 'What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God.'

Mica is also the name of a shimmering silicate mineral that forms in glittering sheets — giving the name both spiritual depth and a natural, luminous quality that makes it appealing to parents drawn to nature-inspired names.

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Popularity Over Time

Mica was #4458 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #6538, but its charm endures.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Mica
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s89
2010s227
2000s344
1990s614
1980s589
1970s619
1960s154
1950s57

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(73 years, 19522024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Mica
YearBirthsRank
202418#6538
202318#6578
202216#7188
202119#6324
202018#6539
201924#5404
201819#6427
201713#8624
201619#6593
201532#4466
201428#4986
201320#6404
201225#5510
201121#6276
201026#5362
200928#5187
200831#4840
200722#6254
200639#3901
200531#4455

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Mica as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Mica has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 958 births since 1959.

#4023
Current rank
958
Total births
1979
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Mica be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Mica is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #6538. As a boy's name, it ranks #4023.

Mica has two lives

Mica, the baby name
#6538girls
2,693 babies
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Mica, the pet name
#1597pet name
65 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19522024) · Methodology