Boy · #7,158 in 2026

Meshilem

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

Current Rank

#7,158

Peak Rank

#3,358 (2016)

Total Babies

172

5-Yr Trend

-18%

2015

First Year

2026

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#3358

Peak Rank

172

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Meshilem

Meshilem first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2015, with 17 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 33 Meshilems were born — ranking #3,358 that year. As of 2026, Meshilem ranks #7,158 for baby boys with 10 births, falling sharply (-18%). In total, more than 172 Meshilems have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s 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 Meshilem

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Meshilem

What does the name Meshilem mean?

Meshilem is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2015. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Meshilem in 2026?

In 2026, Meshilem ranks #7,158 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Meshilem most popular?

Meshilem reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #3,358 that year with 33 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Meshilem most popular?

Meshilem has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Meshilem.

Is Meshilem a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Meshilem?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Meshilem include Redding, Rei, Miracle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Meshilem

Meshilem is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2015 and has accumulated 172 births in the dataset. Meshilem's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #3,358. Use the chart and map above to compare Meshilem'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.