Declining since 2007, #4,139 for boys today.
Popularity of Mehki since 1997
Babies named Mehki per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 52 |
| 2000s | 737 |
| 2010s | 570 |
| 2020s | 169 |
Meaning & origin
Mehki first entered U.S. naming records in 1997, a relatively recent addition to the American name pool. It saw a peak in popularity in 2008, but its usage has been declining since 2007, dropping to rank 4139 by 2025. The name's adoption, about 1 in 68,323 boys, reflects its niche appeal. Its origins are unclear; it is likely a respelling of Mekhi, part of a broader trend of phonetic, modern invented names in the United States during the 1990s and 2000s. Unlike some names with deep historical roots, Mehki is a contemporary creation, chosen for its sound and style rather than tradition.
Mehki is a modern American coinage, likely formed as a respelling of Mekhi, which itself emerged in the late 20th century. The name may draw influence from the biblical name Micaiah or from the Swahili word meki, meaning "firstborn," though this connection is not well attested. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1997.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mehk, Ki
Sibling names for Mehki
Names that share Mehki's style, for a brother or sister.
