Girl · #13,147 in 2026

Mekisha

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

Current Rank

#13,147

Peak Rank

#3,862 (1974)

Total Babies

106

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1973

First Year

1991

Last Year

1974

Peak Year

#3862

Peak Rank

106

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mekisha

The earliest SSA record of Mekisha as a baby girl name dates back to 1973, when 8 babies received it. 1974 was its biggest year on record, with 16 newborns named Mekisha — #3,862 in the national rankings. The 1970s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 76% of all recorded Mekishas. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1991 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 106 Mekishas 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+

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Names that sound like Mekisha

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

Nakisha
Mawkish
Mukesh
Makela
Mockish
Mccullough
Macushla
Mykola
Militia
Michaela
Mckayla
Michela

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mekisha

What does the name Mekisha mean?

Mekisha is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mekisha in 2026?

In 2026, Mekisha ranks #13,147 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Mekisha most popular?

Mekisha reached its peak popularity in 1974, ranking #3,862 that year with 16 babies given the name.

Is Mekisha a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Mekisha?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mekisha include Tassie, Wynetta, Cindia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mekisha

Mekisha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 106 births in the dataset. Mekisha's peak popularity came in 1974 when it ranked #3,862. Use the chart and map above to compare Mekisha'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.