Declining since 2022, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Makkah since 1999
Babies named Makkah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 33 | 0 |
| 2020s | 76 | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Makkah, the Arabic name for the holy city of Mecca, entered U.S. birth records in 1999. It saw its peak in 2021 before gradually declining, with a 2025 rank of 10,107 and a frequency of 1 in 178,585. The name is primarily given to girls and reflects a direct connection to Islamic faith and heritage. Its use remains modest but meaningful, concentrated among families who wish to honor the spiritual center of Islam.
Makkah is the Arabic name for the city of Mecca, the holiest city in Islam. It is used as a given name among Muslims, particularly in the United States since the late 1990s. The name directly references the site of the Kaaba and the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
“Makkah” around the world
Where Makkah lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Makkah
Names that share Makkah's style, for a brother or sister.
