The famous DJ Calvin Harris and his wife Vick Hope have just welcomed their first child, a little boy named Micah. This original and spiritual choice is part of a strong trend: male names in -has. Decryption of an old first name with modern charm.
Calvin Harris puts on a rare first name in the deep sense
On July 20, Scottish producer Calvin Harris announced on Instagram the birth of his son with the British host Vick Hope. “”Micah is here!“, He wrote, greeting the strength of his partner and sharing several intimate photos of a home birth in the water. Behind this announcement full of emotion, a detail intrigued fans: the choice of the first name Micah, both rare, old … and resolutely trendy.
Originally from Hebrew, Micah means “who is like God”. This biblical first name, which evokes both humility and spirituality, has long been discreet, but has a dazzling ascent. In the United States, he is now in the top 100 male names. He also invites himself into the choices of future parents in France, carried by soft and modern sounds.
A termination in “-a” which upsets genres
Long reserved for female first names, the ending in -a is gaining ground among boys. Micah is a bright example, alongside Louka, Sacha, Noa or Ezra. These unisex names, short and melodious, appeal to their international scope and their originality without eccentricity.
Micah also echoes other first names like Mika, Misha, Elisha or Joshua, who share this sweet final. For parents in search of a name that is both spiritual, intelligent and independent – traits associated with Micah in characterology – this choice sounds obvious.
Micah, Mika, Michaëla: variants full of character
Micah is not just a male first name: its feminine form, Michaëla, also exists, with variants like Micaelle, Mickaëla, Mika or Mikaela. All share the same Hebrew root and the same spiritual meaning. The first name Mika, in particular, is in the top 2,000 in France, proof of its growing appeal.
With striking personalities like singer Mika or the athletes Micah Parsons and Micah Hyde, this first name gains visibility, while retaining a scent of rarity. A daring but accessible choice, perfect for families looking for meaning, modernity and originality.