Mekhi
Mekhi: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɛˈkaɪ/
Meaning and origin of Mekhi
- A male given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.
Etymology
An African-American coinage, popularized by the actor Mekhi Phifer.
How popular is Mekhi?
Since 1880, 113 girls and 12,354 boys in the U.S. have been named Mekhi (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7104 in 1999. Its highest rank for boys was #344 in 2005. In 2025, 176 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Mekhi FAQ
What does the name Mekhi mean?
A male given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage. An African-American coinage, popularized by the actor Mekhi Phifer.
How popular is the name Mekhi?
Since 1880, 113 girls and 12,354 boys in the U.S. have been named Mekhi (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7104 in 1999. Its highest rank for boys was #344 in 2005. In 2025, 176 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Mekhi a boy or girl name?
Mekhi is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 113 girls and 12,354 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.