Find out how popular the first name Mica has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mica by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Mica is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 73% of people named Mica being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 23 male babies and 18 female babies born with the name Mica.

It's also interesting to see that despite Mica being historically a mostly female name, the most recent data from 2023 shows a shift in the trend, with more male babies being named Mica.

The history of the first name Mica

The name Mica is derived from the Hebrew word "mika'el", which means "who is like God?". It has its origins in ancient Judaic culture and texts, dating back to biblical times.

Mica first appeared in the Old Testament of the Bible as the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. It was also the name of a prophet in the Book of Judges, who lived in the 12th century BC.

In ancient Greek texts, Mica was sometimes spelled as "Michael" or "Mikhail", referring to the archangel Michael, who was a prominent figure in various religious traditions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mica was in the 5th century AD, when a saint named Mica lived in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey). He was known for his piety and miracles.

Another notable figure named Mica was a 12th-century rabbi and scholar from France, known as Mica ben Shemaiah. He was a prominent figure in the study of Jewish law and authored several important works.

During the Renaissance period, Mica was the name of an Italian artist and sculptor, known as Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (1475-1564). He was one of the most influential artists of the time and is famous for his masterpieces, such as the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and the statue of David.

In the 19th century, Mica was the first name of a famous American scientist and inventor, Mica Ephraim. He was born in 1822 and is best known for his pioneering work in the field of electricity and magnetism.

Another notable figure with the name Mica was a German-American composer and conductor, Mica Gielen (1888-1967). He was a prominent figure in the world of classical music and served as the music director of several prestigious orchestras.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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