Mecca
2 countries#5099 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Mecca was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,118 births recorded 1952–2025 · currently #5099 · peaked in 2023 with 164 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, California, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
7 births recorded 2018–2019 · peaked in 2019 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
7 births recorded 2018–2019 · peaked in 2019 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Mecca’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3368 | — |
| 2007 | #4944 | ↓1576 |
| 2008 | #4448 | ↑496 |
| 2009 | #5891 | ↓1443 |
| 2010 | #7880 | ↓1989 |
| 2011 | #7783 | ↑97 |
| 2012 | #7144 | ↑639 |
| 2013 | #6729 | ↑415 |
| 2014 | #5025 | ↑1704 |
| 2015 | #6036 | ↓1011 |
| 2016 | #4345 | ↑1691 |
| 2017 | #3996 | ↑349 |
| 2018 | #3853 | ↑143 |
| 2019 | #3388 | ↑465 |
| 2020 | #2682 | ↑706 |
| 2021 | #3735 | ↓1053 |
| 2022 | #3313 | ↑422 |
| 2023 | #2975 | ↑338 |
| 2024 | #3335 | ↓360 |
| 2025 | #5099 | ↓1764 |
Frequently asked questions about Mecca
Is Mecca a popular name?
Yes — Mecca currently ranks #5099 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Mecca more common for boys or girls?
Mecca is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Mecca most popular?
Mecca peaked in 2023 in United States, with 164 recorded births that year.
Is Mecca rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Mecca’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5563 in 1952 to #5099 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Mecca?
At least 3,125 babies have been recorded with the name Mecca across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Mecca popular in more than one country?
Yes — Mecca appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Mecca?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Mecca include Mayleen, Maylynn, Mikah, Miliani.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Mecca in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.