Total births
563
Boys' name · since 1999
Mekai
Since 1999, U.S. Social Security records show 563 babies named Mekai, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4666
- among boys today
- 563
- born since 1999
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Mekai is the #4666 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 563 recorded since 1999.
Social Security Administration records show Mekai recorded 563 times among boys since 1999, holding rank #4666 nationally today, ahead of 67% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1999 to 2025.
- #4666 among boys today
- 563 born since 1999
- 2000s peak decade
- 67% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mekai is currently the #4666 boys' name in America, more common than 67% of boys - 563 born since 1999, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4666
- among boys today
- 563
- born since 1999
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Mekai vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4666
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 67% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Mekai was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
36 babies were named Mekai in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Mekai compares
563 Top 41% higher than 59% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Mekai's all-time total is 53% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mekai | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 563 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 36 | 23 | 22,252 |
Mekai's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Mekai splits its recorded history at 2012: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1999 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2005 peak of 36 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Mekai at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#4,666
Active since
1999
Mekai popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1999–2025
- Peak year (2005)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Mekai by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Mekai's strongest decade.
230 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Mekai births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s
2000s
230 births
- 2010s
2010s
199 births
- 2020s
2020s
128 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 230 births (41% of all-time use).
How Mekai compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Mekai's total volume
Mekai vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Mekai by state
Where Mekai concentrates geographically, total births since 1999
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #2 | Maryland | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Mekai's total US births 0.9%
Even split
5 of 563 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mekai? ▼
563 babies have been named Mekai since 1999. It currently ranks #4666 among boys. The peak year was 2005 with 36 births.
When was Mekai most popular? ▼
Mekai was most popular in the 2000s decade with 230 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Mekai most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mekai are California (5 births), Maryland (5 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Mekai been used? ▼
Mekai has been recorded in Social Security data since 1999, spanning 27 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Mekai? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mekhi, Mekhai, Meko, Mekel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mekai's data
- Mekai's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (230 total births) through the 2020s (128) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Mekais (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Mekai
Nearby Names Like Mekai
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mekai
Mekhi Boy
#1025 12,354 births
Mekhai Boy
#7050 538 births
Meko Boy
192 births
Mekel Boy
#13030 139 births
Mekiah Boy
71 births
Compare Mekai side by side: Mekai vs Mekhi Mekai vs Mekhai Mekai vs Meko
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mekai
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1999–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mekai: #4666 Boys' Name - 563 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mekai. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Mekai draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.