Rising since 2011, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Mehkai since 2002
Babies named Mehkai per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 71 |
| 2010s | 103 |
| 2020s | 59 |
Meaning & origin
Mehkai is a modern American name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2002. It is a relatively rare name, with a rank of 6803 in 2025, meaning that approximately 1 in 142,340 babies received the name that year. The name saw its peak popularity in 2019 and has been on a rising trajectory since 2011, reflecting a slow but steady increase in usage. While it has not been recorded in any top states, its appeal may lie in its resemblance to names like Mekhi and Kai, which have African and Hawaiian roots respectively. Mehkai represents a contemporary trend in creating unique names by blending familiar sounds, and it has not been associated with any notable figures in history or popular culture.
Mehkai is a modern invented name, likely formed by blending popular sounds or syllables from other names such as Mekhi or Kai. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2002 and has seen gradual use, particularly in the 2010s. Its origin is not rooted in any traditional language or culture.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kai
Sibling names for Mehkai
Names that share Mehkai's style, for a brother or sister.
