Mecca
Mecca is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
The holiest city in Islam; spiritual center.
Origin and history
Mecca is a name of Arabic origin derived from the holy city of Islam, Makkah. It has seen a recent rise in modern U.S. usage as a meaningful place-name. It is used for both boys and girls, though historically more common for females.
Popularity in the United States
830 babies in the United States have been named Mecca since 1880. It ranks #3846 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1452.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.4 %)
- TX (18.7 %)
- FL (8.9 %)
- GA (8.6 %)
- VA (8.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 47 |
| 2000-2010 | 51 |
| 2010-2019 | 242 |
| 2020-2029 | 484 |
Fun facts
- The name directly references the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Muhammad and the destination of the Hajj pilgrimage.
- While historically rare, a majority of the recorded U.S. births for males named Mecca have occurred in recent years.