Girl · #7,567 in 2026

Mekeisha

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

Current Rank

#7,567

Peak Rank

#7,567 (1977)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1974

First Year

1977

Last Year

1977

Peak Year

#7567

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mekeisha

Mekeisha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1974, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1977, when 7 Mekeishas were born — ranking #7,567 that year. As of 2026, Mekeisha ranks #7,567 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Mekeishas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Mekeisha

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

Mikayla
Makayla
Nakisha
Mckayla
Michela
Mccullough
Makala
Makita
Mikita
Mikula
Mccollough
Makuta

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mekeisha

What does the name Mekeisha mean?

Mekeisha is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1974. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mekeisha in 2026?

In 2026, Mekeisha ranks #7,567 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Mekeisha most popular?

Mekeisha reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #7,567 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Mekeisha a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Mekeisha?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mekeisha include Damie, Jole, Denetrice. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mekeisha

Mekeisha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Mekeisha's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #7,567. Use the chart and map above to compare Mekeisha'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.