Declining since 2004, #1,169 for boys today.
Popularity of Mekhi since 1995
Babies named Mekhi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 441 |
| 2000s | 5,780 |
| 2010s | 4,705 |
| 2020s | 1,428 |
Meaning & origin
Mekhi is a modern American name that first entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1995 and rose swiftly in popularity, reaching its peak in 2005. Since 2004, its use has been gradually declining. In 2025, it ranked 1169 with an incidence of 1 in 9,705 births. The name is most common in Michigan, Maryland, and Missouri, reflecting a geographic concentration in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Its creation fits a broader trend of inventive 'eye'-ending names, making it a distinctive choice without a long historical pedigree.
Mekhi first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1995, coinciding with a trend for names ending in the long 'eye' sound, such as Kaden and Jayden. The spelling Mekhi may have been influenced by the name Micah or the biblical Mephibosheth, though no direct derivation is established. It gained popularity rapidly in the 2000s, particularly in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic states.
Where Mekhi is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mek, Kiwi
Sibling names for Mekhi
Names that share Mekhi's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Kai, Nia, Zara, Aria, Maya, Ashanti, Jariyah, Anijah, Demya, Jaaliyah, Meka, Ahmiyah, Nikiyah, Temekia, Akyah, Emanii, Kaleiyah, Melaysia
Brothers: Kaden, Ashton, Rohan, Gabriel, Elijah, Yahir, Damarion, Kavon, Zavion, Jahkari, Kemauri, Drevion, Emauri, Mehkai, Tiyon, Treyshawn, Tyriek, Jaquarious, Arshawn, Damarien, Dreshon, Jveon, Quayshaun, Zaivion
Names like Mekhi
Names whose popularity has moved with Mekhi's over the last 50 years.
