Name comparison · boy names
Micah vs. Michael
In 2025, Michael leads at #21 among U.S. boys' names, with Micah at #90. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Micah | Michael |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Rising | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #90 | #21 |
| Babies in 2025 | 3,817 | 8,094 |
| All-time peak | #86 in 2024 | #1 in 1954 |
| Uniqueness score | 18 / 100 | 9 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Hawaii (#37) | New Jersey (#7) |