Micha
Every Micha since 1955 — 2,366 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Micha
Micha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,743 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1955, 2,366 American babies have been named Micha — about 51% girls and 49% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2001, when 62 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Micha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Micha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,743 | 23 | #4,489 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,691 | 22 | #4,657 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,595 | 22 | #4,688 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,893 | 29 | #3,837 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,684 | 21 | #4,718 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,270 | 25 | #4,103 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,454 | 21 | #4,750 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,351 | 18 | #5,244 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,393 | 23 | #4,420 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,268 | 16 | #5,699 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,962 | 21 | #4,655 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,358 | 26 | #3,978 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,434 | 25 | #4,026 |
| 2012 | 23 | #5,839 | 23 | #4,343 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,323 | 39 | #2,980 |
| 2010 | 13 | #9,070 | 29 | #3,687 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,735 | 34 | #3,311 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5,695 | 28 | #3,798 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,256 | 36 | #3,169 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,735 | 17 | #5,232 |
| 2005 | 28 | #4,796 | 13 | #6,105 |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,496 | 28 | #3,425 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,331 | 24 | #3,693 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,609 | 21 | #3,996 |
| 2001 | 36 | #3,680 | 26 | #3,377 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,925 | 28 | #3,126 |
| 1995 | 30 | #3,641 | 13 | #4,709 |
| 1990 | 38 | #3,001 | 20 | #3,131 |
| 1985 | 30 | #3,055 | 18 | #2,790 |
| 1980 | 24 | #3,468 | 22 | #2,336 |
| 1975 | 20 | #3,474 | 18 | #2,417 |
| 1970 | 18 | #3,525 | 9 | #3,440 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,630 | 6 | #3,801 |
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| 1955 | 7 | #5,046 | — | — |
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Famous people named Micha
- Michał Korybut Wiśniowiecki Politician · 1640–1673
- Michał Kleofas Ogiński Politician · 1765–1833
- Michał Kalecki Economist · 1899–1970
- Michał Rola-Żymierski Politician · 1890–1989
- Michał Boym Biologist · 1614–1659
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Micha in 2025?
Micha ranked #12,743 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Micha?
2,366 babies have been named Micha in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Micha most popular?
Micha peaked in 2001, when 62 newborns received the name.
Is Micha a boy or girl name?
Micha is used for both: about 51% of babies named Micha have been girls and 49% boys.
Is the name Micha rising or falling?
Micha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Micha?
Well-known people named Micha include Michał Korybut Wiśniowiecki (politician), Michał Kleofas Ogiński (politician), Michał Kalecki (economist).