What does Meka mean and where does it come from?
Meka is a name with diverse cultural implications. In Japanese, it can be related to beauty and blessings, often used as a given name. In some Native American contexts, it is interpreted as 'caught fish,' signifying achievement and sustenance. Meka has seen variations such as Meeka or Mekah, and its
Cultural significance
Meka has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of blessing, beautiful.
Peak popularity
Reached #2269 in 1972 — currently #16781 in the US.
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Meka works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Meka Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Meka Rose
Floral · soft ending
Meka Claire
French influence · crisp
Meka Jane
Literary · strong
Meka Skye
Modern · airy feel
How popular is Meka right now?
Falling — down 4903 spots — currently #16781 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
| Year | US Rank | Births | vs Prior Year |
|---|
| 2023 | #16781 | 5 | ▼ down 4903 · -37% births |
| 2022 | #11878 | 8 | ▲ up 4975 · +60% births |
| 2015 | #16853 | 5 | ▼ down 8489 · -64% births |
| 2010 | #8364 | 14 | ▼ down 1124 · -12% births |
| 2005 | #7240 | 16 | ▼ down 10 · +33% births |
| 1995 | #7230 | 12 | ▲ up 4629 · +100% births |
| 1990 | #11859 | 6 | ▼ down 3955 · -25% births |
| 1985 | #7904 | 8 | ▼ down 2127 · -33% births |
| 1980 | #5777 | 12 | ▼ down 2398 · -43% births |
| 1975 | #3379 | 21 | ▲ up 50 · +11% births |
| 1970 | #3429 | 19 | — |
The story of Meka
Meka is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1967. With 602 total births recorded, Meka remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #3429 in 1970, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #16781 in 2023.
Names that peaked alongside Meka in 1972:
Meka by decade
Meka peaked in the 1970s. See all 1970s names →
| Decade | Births | |
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| 1960s | 5 | |
| 1970s ★ | 213 | |
| 1980s | 130 | |
| 1990s | 90 | |
| 2000s | 81 | |
| 2010s | 83 | |
💎Meka has only 602 total recorded births since 1967 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.
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Common questions about the name Meka
What does the name Meka mean?
Meka means "blessing, beautiful" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Meka?
Meka is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Meka have increased significantly in recent years.
What is the cultural origin of Meka?
Meka originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
Is Meka trending right now?
Meka is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.
Is Meka a common or rare name?
Meka is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.