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Mecca

Unisex #3002 in 2023

Mecca is a unisex name of mixed origin.

Meaning of Mecca

From مَكَّة of uncertain etymology. In American place names, in reference to the Arabian city.

Popularity of Mecca

Popularity, 1952–2023

164 births in 2023

1952 2023

2,886 U.S. births recorded from 1952–2023. Used for both boys and girls — see notes below.

Peak year

2023

164 babies

First recorded

1952

71 years of history

Recent trend

Rising

Last 5 yrs vs. prior 5

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About this page

Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Etymology adapted from Wiktionary under CC BY-SA 4.0. If you spot an error, please let us know.