The baby name Nicah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced NEE-kah (ˈniːkə).
Nicah is English in Origin.
The baby name Nicah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced NEE-kah (ˈniːkə).
Nicah is English in Origin.
Nicah is a modern given name whose form suggests a meeting point between two traditions. As a variant of Nica/Nika (ultimately from Greek Nike, “victory”), it carries the sense of triumph found also in Veronica (from Berenike) and Nicola/Nicole. By analogy with Micah, the Biblical Hebrew name meaning “Who is like God?”, the -ah ending and cadence read as scriptural, giving Nicah a subtle spiritual echo.
Used primarily in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century, Nicah remains uncommon and flexible in gender, though most often chosen for girls. Spelling cousins include Nica, Nika, Nyka, and Nicka; related names are Veronica, Bernice/Berenice, Nicola, and Nicole. Parents drawn to short, bright names ending in -ah (like Noah, Selah, Aliyah) may appreciate Nicah’s blend of contemporary styling and layered meanings: victory, or the humble question, who is like God?
Nicah is a rare name. Across 12 countries, we found 59 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #152 | 3 | 4,685 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #292 | 2 | 6,876 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #381 | 10 | 13,098 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,006 | 9 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,122 | 20 | 25,928 |
Nicah is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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