Mekhi
A male given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.
Every Mekhi since 1995 — 12,467 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mekhi
Mekhi is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,174 in 2025 with 176 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 12,467 American babies have been named Mekhi. Its peak came in 2005, when 868 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 Mekhi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mekhi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 176 | #1,174 |
| 2024 | — | — | 218 | #1,025 |
| 2023 | — | — | 223 | #989 |
| 2022 | — | — | 239 | #950 |
| 2021 | — | — | 272 | #861 |
| 2020 | — | — | 300 | #782 |
| 2019 | — | — | 329 | #733 |
| 2018 | — | — | 459 | #598 |
| 2017 | — | — | 474 | #575 |
| 2016 | — | — | 428 | #627 |
| 2015 | — | — | 423 | #632 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,328 | 454 | #599 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,894 | 521 | #513 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,229 | 529 | #503 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,614 | 544 | #484 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,297 | 544 | #479 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,276 | 623 | #446 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13,395 | 673 | #431 |
| 2007 | — | — | 621 | #449 |
| 2006 | — | — | 616 | #443 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,987 | 861 | #344 |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,095 | 826 | #345 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,484 | 688 | #378 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,816 | 406 | #546 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,718 | 303 | #626 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,384 | 163 | #936 |
| 1995 | — | — | 12 | #5,008 |
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Famous people named Mekhi
- Mekhi Phifer Actor · b. 1974
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mekhi mean?
A male given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.
How popular is the name Mekhi in 2025?
Mekhi ranked #1,174 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 176 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mekhi?
12,467 babies have been named Mekhi in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mekhi most popular?
Mekhi peaked in 2005, when 868 newborns received the name.
Is Mekhi a boy or girl name?
Mekhi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mekhi rising or falling?
Mekhi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mekhi?
Well-known people named Mekhi include Mekhi Phifer (actor).