How Many People Are Named Mekai?
Complete statistics for the name Mekai: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mekai, a very rare male name, is held by just 544 people in the US today, making up 1 in 606,502 Americans. The majority of those named Mekai are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 550 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2005Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mekai Through the Generations
Mekai saw its peak popularity in 2005 with 36 births, but since then, it's been on a slow decline. Today, there are 550 individuals under 30 carrying this name, while none are aged between 30 and 60 or over 60. This stark age distribution underscores Mekai's identity as a newer-generation name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mekai's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Mekai
How Many People Have the Name Mekai?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 544 people in the United States currently share the name Mekai. That works out to roughly 1 in every 606,502 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mekai a Common or Rare Name?
Mekai is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Mekai Mean?
Mekai means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mekai in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Mekai Most Popular?
The name Mekai reached peak popularity in 2005, with 36 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Mekai?
Approximately 544 people named Mekai live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 550. That works out to roughly 1 in 606,502 Americans.
Is Mekai a rare name?
Mekai is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 606,502 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mekai mean?
Mekai means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Mekai more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Mekai are male and 0% are female.
When was Mekai most popular?
Mekai peaked in 2005 with 36 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.