Holding steady.
Popularity of Mekia since 1972
Babies named Mekia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 64 |
| 1990s | 46 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mekia is a rare modern name first recorded in the United States in 1972, reflecting the creative naming trends of the era. Its peak usage came in 1977, when it saw its highest recorded frequency, though it never approached mainstream popularity. The name has maintained a low, stable profile over the decades, never appearing in the top 1,000 names. As a coinage of the late 20th century, Mekia fits alongside other invented names with similar sounds. Its origins likely lie in the blending of syllables from more familiar names, part of a broader pattern of unique name formation that emerged in the 1970s.
Mekia first appeared in U.S. records in the 1970s, likely arising as a modern creation or a respelling of the biblical name Micaiah or a blend of popular sounds like "Me-" and "-kia." It has never ranked among the top 1,000 names and remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Meki, Kia
Sibling names for Mekia
Names that share Mekia's style, for a brother or sister.
