Holding steady.
Popularity of Mekala since 1988
Babies named Mekala per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 97 |
| 2000s | 68 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mekala is a rare and distinctive name, first recorded in the United States in 1988. It saw its peak usage in 1998, but it has never reached the top 1,000 popularity rankings. The name's trajectory has remained stable, with fewer than five births per year since the late 1980s. Its top states of use have been too few to list, indicating highly scattered adoption. While the etymology is uncertain, Mekala is likely a modern American adoption of the Thai name Mekhala, a figure in Hindu-Buddhist mythology associated with rainbows. The name's melodic, three-syllable sound makes it appealing to parents seeking an uncommon and culturally resonant choice.
The name Mekala likely derives from the Thai mythological figure Mekhala, the goddess of the rainbow and lightning. It appears in Thai folklore and the Ramakien epic. In the United States, the name has been in occasional use since the late 1980s, likely adopted by families with Thai heritage or those drawn to its melodic sound.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Meka, Kala, Miki
Variants: Mekhala, Mekala
Sibling names for Mekala
Names that share Mekala's style, for a brother or sister.
