Mekhi Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmeh-KAI / /mɛˈkaɪ/Hebrew; African American
Meaning
Hebrew: who is like God; African American: a modern name with no specific meaning
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew tradition, Mekhi is derived from the name Micaiah, which means 'who is like God.' In African American culture, Mekhi emerged as a contemporary name, reflecting a trend towards unique and meaningful names.
Trend Summary
Mekhi has seen a rise in usage as a modern and unique name choice.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Mekhi
- Makai
International Variants
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Famous people named Mekhi
Mekhi Phifer — actor.
Mekhi Alante — musician.
Fictional characters named Mekhi
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mekhi was first seen in the United States in 1995. Mekhi has ranked as high as #642 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in New York, Florida, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and California. In the past 5 years the name Mekhi has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mekhi (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 21 | |
| FL | 17 | |
| GA | 13 | |
| PA | 12 | |
| NC | 12 | |
| NY | 11 | |
| AL | 9 | |
| OH | 9 | |
| MD | 8 | |
| IL | 8 | |
| VA | 7 | |
| OK | 6 | |
| SC | 6 | |
| AZ | 6 | |
| MO | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 57 |
| 1998 | 154 |
| 1999 | 193 |
| 2000 | 163 |
| 2001 | 303 |
| 2002 | 406 |
| 2003 | 688 |
| 2004 | 826 |
| 2005 | 861 |
| 2006 | 616 |
| 2007 | 621 |
| 2008 | 673 |
| 2009 | 622 |
| 2010 | 544 |
| 2011 | 544 |
| 2012 | 529 |
| 2013 | 521 |
| 2014 | 454 |
| 2015 | 423 |
| 2016 | 428 |
| 2017 | 474 |
| 2018 | 459 |
| 2019 | 328 |
| 2020 | 300 |
| 2021 | 271 |
| 2022 | 239 |
| 2023 | 223 |
| 2024 | 217 |