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Makkah

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Pronounced MEK-ah /ˈmɛk.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Makkah — the Arabic name of Mecca, the holiest city of Islam and birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad; a sacred place-name; we note the sacred placeLow

In 30 seconds: The holy city of Mecca: Makkah is Arabic. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'MEK-ah').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom Makkah — the Arabic name of Mecca, the holiest city of Islam and birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad; a sacred place-name; we note the sacred place
U.S. rank (2024)#9299 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 105

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119992024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Makkah comes from Makkah — the Arabic name of Mecca, the holiest city of Islam and birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad; a sacred place-name (we note the sacred place). A lyrical, modern name (said 'MEK-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, the-holy-city-of-Mecca at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Makkah is the Arabic name of Mecca — the holiest city of Islam — a lyrical, devotional place-name (we note the sacred place; said 'MEK-ah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Makkah — Arabic; sacred place

Variations

MeccaMekaMakka

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Makkah mean?

Makkah is the Arabic name of Mecca, the holiest city of Islam. We note the sacred place.

How do you pronounce Makkah?

It's said MEK-ah /ˈmɛk.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Makkah a boy or girl name?

Makkah is a girl's name.

How popular is Makkah?

Makkah is a very rare name in the U.S.

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