The name Micah originates from Hebrew, meaning "He who is like God," and is closely related to Michael ("who is like god") and Michaiah ("who is like Yahweh?"). It holds significant biblical importance, appearing as an Ephraimite figure in Judges and most notably as the eponymous prophet Micah in the Old Testament. The name also sees linguistic variations, such as Micha in German and Dutch, and Miika in Finnish, each with distinct pronunciations. While not as common as Michael, Micah is a widely adopted given name for numerous notable individuals across various fields, including sports, politics, and the arts.