Boy · #10,895 in 2026

Mekal

Name: Popularity of the name Mekal in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Mekal, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,895

Peak Rank

#7,874 (1999)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1997

First Year

2003

Last Year

1999

Peak Year

#7874

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mekal

Mekal first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1997, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 7 Mekals were born — ranking #7,874 that year. As of 2026, Mekal ranks #10,895 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 17 Mekals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Mekal

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

Mechelle
Meckel
Mickle
Mikel
Muckle
Mical
Mickel
Mikell
Macle
Mkl
Muchel
Michael

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mekal

What does the name Mekal mean?

Mekal is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1997. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mekal in 2026?

In 2026, Mekal ranks #10,895 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Mekal most popular?

Mekal reached its peak popularity in 1999, ranking #7,874 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Mekal a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Mekal is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Mekal?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mekal include Artavis, Givon, Fatima. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mekal

Mekal is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 17 births in the dataset. Mekal's peak popularity came in 1999 when it ranked #7,874. Use the chart and map above to compare Mekal'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.