Micah in Chinese
Micah in Chinese is 迈卡 (Mài Kǎ).
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- who is like God
Micah is a name of Hebrew origin, generally understood to mean "who is like God". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1946 and peaked in 2011. Names sharing the same root meaning include Michael, Michelle, Miguel, Makayla.
3 ways to write Micah
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
迈卡
Mài Kǎ
The standard transliteration of Micah: 迈 (mài, "to stride forward"), 卡 (kǎ, "card (phonetic 'ca/ka')"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Each character maps to one sound of the English name: 迈 (mài) carries "mi", 卡 (kǎ) carries "cah". The tone contour is 4-3 (falling, dipping).
Character breakdown
12 strokes total (simplified)- 迈
mài
Tone 4 · 7 strokes (simplified)
to stride forward
- 卡
kǎ
Tone 3 · 5 strokes (simplified)
card (phonetic 'ca/ka')
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
瑞翔
Ruì Xiáng
Inspired by "who is like God": 瑞 (ruì, "auspicious, lucky") + 翔 (xiáng, "to soar, glide"), expressing blessing and divine protection.
Why these characters?
The idea of "God" behind Micah is rendered by 瑞, "auspicious, lucky"; 翔, "to soar, glide", completes it.
Character breakdown
25 strokes total (simplified)- 瑞
ruì
Tone 4 · 13 strokes (simplified)
auspicious, lucky
- 翔
xiáng
Tone 2 · 12 strokes (simplified)
to soar, glide
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
迈天
Mài Tiān
迈 (mài, "to stride forward") + 天 (tiān, "heaven, sky"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 迈 (mài), the same opening character as the transliteration 迈卡, for the "mi" sound, and replaces the rest with 天 ("heaven, sky") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
11 strokes total (simplified)- 迈
mài
Tone 4 · 7 strokes (simplified)
to stride forward
- 天
tiān
Tone 1 · 4 strokes (simplified)
heaven, sky
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Recent US usage of Micah
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Micah ranked 92 among names recorded for boys, with 22,651 registrations in that group across the period. These are US birth-name records, rather than search counts or a ranking of Chinese names. The period covers part of a decade; it is not a final ranking for the whole 2020s.
Compare the dated figures in the SSA’s official 2020s name table. This snapshot was checked on 2026-10-15; any historical figures on this page describe their own stated period.
Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 89,475 boys named Micah since 1946, with the high point in 2011 (3,760 births) and the busiest decade being the 2010s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #238 to #107 among boys.
- Peak year
- 2011
- Peak decade
- 2010s
- First year
- 1946
- Total since 1880
- 89,475
More About Micah in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Micah offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Micah, you'll find options that work for you.
Names with the same root meaning include Michael in Chinese, Michelle in Chinese, Miguel in Chinese, Makayla in Chinese, Mitchell in Chinese, and Mikayla in Chinese, which share similar origins or meanings.
If you're exploring Chinese names for boys, you might also be interested in Michael in Chinese, Michelle in Chinese, and Miguel in Chinese. Each name has its own unique character combinations and meanings.
Other popular choices include Makayla in Chinese, Mitchell in Chinese, Mikayla in Chinese, Maxwell in Chinese, and Max in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for Micah, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Micah to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write Micah in Chinese?
迈卡 (Mài Kǎ), or 邁卡 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How popular is the name Micah?
US Social Security records show 89,475 boys named Micah since 1946, with the high point in 2011 (3,760 births) and the busiest decade being the 2010s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #238 to #107 among boys.
Is there a Chinese name for Micah with real meaning?
Try 瑞翔 (Ruì Xiáng): auspicious, lucky + to soar, glide, inspired by "who is like God". For something that still sounds like Micah, 迈天 (Mài Tiān) is a middle ground.