Mekhai
Every Mekhai since 1998 — 538 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mekhai
Mekhai is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,331 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 538 American babies have been named Mekhai. Its peak came in 2017, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Mekhai stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mekhai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,331 |
| 2024 | 12 | #7,112 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5,186 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,354 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,188 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,339 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,281 |
| 2018 | 19 | #5,042 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,107 |
| 2016 | 30 | #3,654 |
| 2015 | 27 | #3,953 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,631 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4,564 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,342 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4,771 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,399 |
| 2009 | 25 | #4,127 |
| 2008 | 35 | #3,266 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,141 |
| 2006 | 25 | #3,958 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,897 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,959 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,920 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,877 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,305 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,564 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mekhai in 2025?
Mekhai ranked #6,331 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mekhai?
538 babies have been named Mekhai in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mekhai most popular?
Mekhai peaked in 2017, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Mekhai a boy or girl name?
Mekhai is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mekhai rising or falling?
Mekhai is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.