Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Mekel since 1990
Babies named Mekel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 | 27 |
| 2000s | 0 | 77 |
| 2010s | 0 | 30 |
| 2020s | 0 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Mekel is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1996, making it a very recent addition to the naming landscape. It has never ranked among the top 1000 names, but it saw its peak year in 2003, during the decade of the 2000s when unique and variant spellings gained popularity. After a period of decline, the name has been on a rising trajectory since 2022, suggesting a possible revival. Although its exact origins are unclear, Mekel fits a pattern of inventive names blending familiar sounds without a deep historical background.
The name Mekel appears to be a modern American coinage, first recorded in the 1990s. It may be a respelling of Michael, or a blend of names like Michael and Kel. Its rise in use since 2022 suggests it is gaining traction as a distinctive, contemporary choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kell, Mek
Variants: Mekell, Mekele
Sibling names for Mekel
Names that share Mekel's style, for a brother or sister.
