Unisex · #5,950 in 2026

Meba

Current Rank
#5,950
Peak Rank
#5,633 (2022)
Total Babies
165
5-Yr Trend
+15%
👧 Girl peak #10,862 (22 total)
👦 Boy peak #5,633 (165 total)
👦As Boy Name
2013
First Year
2026
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#5633
Peak Rank
165
Total Count
14
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2015
First Year
2023
Last Year
2015
Peak Year
#10862
Peak Rank
22
Total Count
3
Years Active

The Story of Meba

As a girl name

Meba first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2015, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 9 Mebas were born — ranking #10,862 that year. As of 2026, Meba ranks #15,178 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 22 Mebas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Meba first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2013, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 16 Mebas were born — ranking #5,633 that year. As of 2026, Meba ranks #5,950 for boys with 15 births, gradually rising (+15%). In total, more than 165 Mebas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Meba

Phonetically similar names — useful when Meba is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Moba
  • Maba
  • Maybe
  • Moby
  • Mabey
  • Maby
  • Melba
  • Mobi
  • Maybee
  • Meb
  • Mobo
  • Mobie

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Meba

What does the name Meba mean?
Meba is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2013. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Meba in 2026?
In 2026, Meba ranks #5,950 among boys' names in the U.S., with 15 babies given the name that year.
When was Meba most popular?
Meba reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #5,633 that year with 16 babies given the name.
Is Meba a unisex name?
Yes — Meba is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 12% of Mebas assigned female and 88% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Meba?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Meba include Hensley, Rucker, Sinai. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Meba

Meba is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2013 and has accumulated 165 births in the dataset. Meba's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #5,633. Use the chart and map above to compare Meba's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.