How Many People Are Named Mekhi?
Complete statistics for the name Mekhi: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mekhi is a unique name with roots in African American culture, making it very rare, only 1 in 27,171 Americans share this name. There are around 12,145 people named Mekhi living in the US today, and most of them are under 30, giving it a truly modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 12,287 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: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mekhi Through the Generations
Mekhi peaked in popularity in 2005 with 868 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. The average age of people named Mekhi is just 16, indicating that it's primarily a name given to younger generations. With 12,250 under-30s and only 37 aged between 30 and 60, it's clear that Mekhi is a name for the new generation, and it's unlikely to see many older individuals carrying this name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mekhi's African American roots
📄 About the Name Mekhi
How Many People Have the Name Mekhi?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,145 people in the United States currently share the name Mekhi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 27,171 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mekhi a Common or Rare Name?
Mekhi 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mekhi in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Mekhi Most Popular?
The name Mekhi reached peak popularity in 2005, with 868 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Mekhi?
Approximately 12,145 people named Mekhi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 12,287. That works out to roughly 1 in 27,171 Americans.
Is Mekhi a rare name?
Mekhi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 27,171 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mekhi mean?
The meaning and origin of Mekhi are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Mekhi more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Mekhi are male and 1% are female.
When was Mekhi most popular?
Mekhi peaked in 2005 with 868 births that year. Current trend: 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.