Mica
UnisexMica has been given to 3,695 babies in the U.S. since 1952. It peaked in 1990. In 2025, about 1 in 80,363 girls was named Mica.
Meaning & origin
From Hebrew מִיכָה (mīḵāh).
Origin: Hebrew
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,695
Peak year
1990 (115 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1952
10-year trend
▼ -19%
Gender split
73% girls / 27% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Mica — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Mica.
FAQ
How popular is the name Mica?
Mica has been given to 3,695 babies in the U.S. since 1952. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Mica peak?
Mica peaked in 1990, when 115 babies were given the name.
Is Mica a girl or boy name?
Mica is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.
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