Mehkai
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 221 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 221 Americans have ever been named Mehkai. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and peaked modestly at 17 births in 2017 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
In the most recent SSA release, Mehkai ranks #10516 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Mehkai is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a creative variant of Micha or Micah, from the Hebrew meaning 'who is like God?' — a rhetorical question affirming God's incomparability. The prophet Micah wrote one of the Old Testament's most compassionate and socially conscious books.
The Mehkai spelling gives this ancient prophetic question a modern, individual look — all the divine inquiry of Micah in a form that stands beautifully apart.
EtymologyShow more
Mehkai first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2002. A twenty-first-century entry, Mehkai belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Hebrew classification suggests a path from hebrew linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Mehkai was #7961 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #10516, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 47 | #8537 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 103 | #7989 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 71 | #8895 | — |
The Story of Mehkai
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2017, Mehkai is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Mehkai are most likely born between 2007 and 2024.
How rare is Mehkai?
Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Mehkai — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2002, peaked in the 2010s with 103 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Mehkai by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(22 years, 2002–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | #10516 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8685 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7571 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7419 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8496 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5487 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6573 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5439 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6993 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7856 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6195 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9368 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10404 |
| 2010 | 5 | #13588 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6685 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8774 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10511 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10278 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5775 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7961 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2002–2024