Michah is a variant of Micah, from Hebrew meaning 'Who is like God?'
Michah is an alternate spelling of the ancient Hebrew name Micah (מִיכָה), a compressed form of the rhetorical question Mikha'el — "Who is like God?" — implying that no one compares to the divine. The name appears prominently in the Hebrew Bible, carried by at least seven distinct figures, the most celebrated being the eighth-century BCE prophet Micah of Moresheth.
His book, one of the twelve minor prophets, contains some of the most quoted lines in all of scripture, including the celebrated call to "do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God." Throughout the medieval period the name was common among Jewish communities and saw moderate use among Christians who revered the prophetic tradition. By the nineteenth century, Micah enjoyed a quiet revival in Protestant households across England and New England, prized for its combination of brevity and theological weight.
The variant spelling Michah softens the visual profile while preserving the phonetic identity, giving the name a slightly more contemporary feel without severing its ancient roots. In modern usage, Micah and its variants have climbed steadily since the 1980s, particularly in the United States, where parents seek names that feel both distinctive and grounded. Notable contemporary bearers include musician Micah Tyler and several prominent athletes. The name carries an understated authority — short enough to feel modern, deep enough to carry millennia of meaning.