How Many People Are Named Mekhai?

Complete statistics for the name Mekhai: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Mekhai
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Mekhai, a very rare name for boys, means 'to be born' in Sanskrit. Only 519 people named Mekhai live in the US today, making up just 1 in 636,440 Americans. The majority, 100%, are under 30, showing how modern and trendy this name really is.

~519
Living in US
1 in 636,440
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To be born
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Energetic Innovative Inspired
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are seen as highly intuitive and sensitive, often acting as spiritual leaders.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

691
Worldwide Bearers
#696,764
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
166
🇳🇬 Nigeria
3
🇺🇸 United States
519

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
519 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
524
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 524 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: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
54

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Mekhai Through the Generations

Mekhai emerged as a name in recent years, peaking in popularity in 2017 with 38 births. Since then, its usage has remained stable, with no significant fluctuations. As of now, there are 519 individuals named Mekhai in the United States, all under the age of 30. This stark age distribution underscores the name's status as a contemporary choice, favored by younger parents looking for something unique and meaningful.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 26
California 12
Maryland 11
Georgia 5

✨ Similar Names to Mekhai

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mekhai's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Mekhai

How Many People Have the Name Mekhai?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 519 people in the United States currently share the name Mekhai. That works out to roughly 1 in every 636,440 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mekhai a Common or Rare Name?

Mekhai 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 Mekhai Mean?

Mekhai means "to be born" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mekhai in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Mekhai Most Popular?

The name Mekhai reached peak popularity in 2017, with 38 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Mekhai?

Approximately 519 people named Mekhai live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 524. That works out to roughly 1 in 636,440 Americans.

Is Mekhai a rare name?

Mekhai is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 636,440 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mekhai mean?

Mekhai means "to be born" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Mekhai more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Mekhai are male and 0% are female.

When was Mekhai most popular?

Mekhai peaked in 2017 with 38 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US519
All-Time Births524
1 in X1 in 636,440
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2017
World Rank#696,764
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.