Girl · #13,009 in 2026

Mekia

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

Current Rank

#13,009

Peak Rank

#4,652 (1977)

Total Babies

181

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1972

First Year

2005

Last Year

1977

Peak Year

#4652

Peak Rank

181

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mekia

Mekia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1972, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1977, when 14 Mekias were born — ranking #4,652 that year. As of 2026, Mekia ranks #13,009 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 181 Mekias 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

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101-500

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Names that sound like Mekia

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

Macchia
Machia
Mikio
Mckeough
Mecca
Meca
Meka
Mekka
Nikia
Macchio
Nicaea
Micaiah

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mekia

What does the name Mekia mean?

Mekia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mekia in 2026?

In 2026, Mekia ranks #13,009 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Mekia most popular?

Mekia reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #4,652 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Mekia a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Mekia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mekia include Malita, Celita, Shalla. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mekia

Mekia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 181 births in the dataset. Mekia's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #4,652. Use the chart and map above to compare Mekia'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.