Unisex nameCurrently #1,824 in the USRising
Mecca
//ˈmɛkə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20235 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Mecca's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Mecca's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Mecca |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1969 | 18 |
| 1970 | 21 |
| 1971 | 30 |
| 1972 | 25 |
| 1973 | 30 |
| 1974 | 24 |
| 1975 | 49 |
| 1976 | 38 |
| 1977 | 42 |
| 1978 | 28 |
| 1979 | 36 |
| 1980 | 50 |
| 1981 | 36 |
| 1982 | 27 |
| 1983 | 32 |
| 1984 | 31 |
| 1985 | 32 |
| 1986 | 24 |
| 1987 | 25 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 36 |
| 1991 | 34 |
| 1992 | 41 |
| 1993 | 59 |
| 1994 | 79 |
| 1995 | 96 |
| 1996 | 91 |
| 1997 | 76 |
| 1998 | 88 |
| 1999 | 87 |
| 2000 | 70 |
| 2001 | 48 |
| 2002 | 61 |
| 2003 | 41 |
| 2004 | 52 |
| 2005 | 47 |
| 2006 | 48 |
| 2007 | 34 |
| 2008 | 40 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 39 |
| 2015 | 53 |
| 2016 | 67 |
| 2017 | 84 |
| 2018 | 76 |
| 2019 | 97 |
| 2020 | 117 |
| 2021 | 108 |
| 2022 | 141 |
| 2023 | 164 |
| 2024 | 136 |
Mecca through the decades
- Mecca peaked in 2023, when 164 babies were named Mecca in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Mecca has risen 222% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Mecca currently ranks #1,824 in the US and is on the rise.