Mekhi
Mekhi is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Mekhi is a modern American name derived as a phonetic variant of Hebrew names like Micah or Michael. It rose significantly in U.S. usage during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Today, it remains a steadily used option for baby boys.
Popularity in the United States
12,354 babies in the United States have been named Mekhi since 1880. It ranks #1063 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #884.
States where it is most popular
- NY (9.6 %)
- FL (7.9 %)
- PA (7.6 %)
- GA (7.6 %)
- CA (6.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 441 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,780 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,705 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,428 |
Famous people named Mekhi
- Mekhi Phifer: actor
- Mekhi Becton: athlete, football player
Fun facts
- The name experienced a swift increase in U.S. popularity around 1999, heavily influenced by actor Mekhi Phifer.
- It shares its ancient roots and core meaning with traditional names like Micah and Michael.