Unisex · #16,210 in 2026

Mekka

Current Rank
#16,210
Peak Rank
#5,888 (1977)
Total Babies
47
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #5,888 (47 total)
👦 Boy peak #12,243 (5 total)
👧As Girl Name
1976
First Year
2016
Last Year
1977
Peak Year
#5888
Peak Rank
47
Total Count
7
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2017
First Year
2017
Last Year
2017
Peak Year
#12243
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Mekka

As a girl name

Mekka first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1976, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1977, when 10 Mekkas were born — ranking #5,888 that year. As of 2026, Mekka ranks #16,210 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 47 Mekkas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Mekka first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2017, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 5 Mekkas were born — ranking #12,243 that year. As of 2026, Mekka ranks #12,243 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Mekkas 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 Mekka

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mekka

What does the name Mekka mean?
Mekka is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Mekka in 2026?
In 2026, Mekka ranks #16,210 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Mekka most popular?
Mekka reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #5,888 that year with 10 babies given the name.
Is Mekka a unisex name?
Yes — Mekka is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 90% of Mekkas assigned female and 10% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Mekka?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mekka include Rosalynd, Malene, Jowanda. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mekka

Mekka is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 47 births in the dataset. Mekka's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #5,888. Use the chart and map above to compare Mekka'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.