Mekai
Every Mekai since 1999 — 563 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mekai
Mekai is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,685 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 563 American babies have been named Mekai. Its peak came in 2005, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mekai stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mekai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,685 |
| 2024 | 22 | #4,653 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3,958 |
| 2022 | 27 | #4,058 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,187 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,511 |
| 2019 | 29 | #3,769 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,463 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,231 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,404 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,574 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,484 |
| 2013 | 24 | #4,138 |
| 2012 | 26 | #3,969 |
| 2011 | 21 | #4,610 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,630 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,692 |
| 2008 | 28 | #3,796 |
| 2007 | 26 | #3,969 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4,983 |
| 2005 | 36 | #2,938 |
| 2004 | 32 | #3,131 |
| 2003 | 29 | #3,248 |
| 2002 | 15 | #5,058 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,404 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,807 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mekai in 2025?
Mekai ranked #6,685 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mekai?
563 babies have been named Mekai in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mekai most popular?
Mekai peaked in 2005, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Mekai a boy or girl name?
Mekai is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mekai rising or falling?
Mekai is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.