A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Meka since 1967
Babies named Meka per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 213 |
| 1980s | 130 |
| 1990s | 90 |
| 2000s | 81 |
| 2010s | 83 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Meka is a rare American girls' name first recorded in 1967. Its peak year was 1972, and after decades of low use, it has been rising since 2020. Although Meka has never appeared in any state's top 1000 rankings, its recent uptick suggests a niche appeal. The name's origin is unclear, and it is best described as a modern invention, perhaps related to Mika or Mica. Meka offers a short, punchy sound that fits well with contemporary naming trends favoring simple, vowel-ending names.
Meka first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1967, with its peak in 1972. It may have been coined as a variant of Mika, Mica, or as a feminine form of Mekhi. The name has no clear etymological roots in any language and is best classified as a modern invention.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Meeks, Miki
Sibling names for Meka
Names that share Meka's style, for a brother or sister.
