Mecca

♂ Boy

Pronounced MEK-uh /ˈmɛ.kə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabian holy city of Mecca (Makkah); used as a place name and as a word for a place that attracts many people.Medium

In 30 seconds: Mecca takes its name from the Arabian holy city of Makkah, also used more broadly for any place that draws large crowds.

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Origin MediumArabic, English

MeaningFrom the Arabian holy city of Mecca (Makkah); used as a place name and as a word for a place that attracts many people.

U.S. rank (2025)#2121 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births69 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 828

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

The name points to Mecca, the holy city in Arabia, and to the everyday word for a destination that attracts many people. Used as a given name, it carries that double sense of sacred center and gathering place.

Its repeated hard c gives it a strong, drum-like sound. The record lists no spelling variations or notable bearers.

Did you know? Mecca takes its name from the city of Mecca (Makkah) in Arabia, the holiest city of Islam, and is also used figuratively for a center of attraction.

Overall data confidence 70%

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mecca mean?

Mecca is a place name used as a given name, from the city of Mecca (Makkah) in Arabia, the holiest city of Islam. It is also used figuratively for a center of attraction.

How do you pronounce Mecca?

It's commonly said MEK-uh /ˈmk/.

Is Mecca a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Mecca is used as a boy name.

How popular is Mecca?

In 2024, Mecca ranked #1824 in the U.S. for boys, with 89 births recorded.