Mehki

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Pronounced mə-KY /məˈkaɪ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Mekhi — a modern name often linked to Michael, 'who is like God?' (Hebrew); also read as a Makai/Mehki coinage; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Who is like God?: Mehki spells Mekhi — often linked to Michael. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'mə-KY').

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Origin LowHebrew, American

MeaningA spelling of Mekhi — a modern name often linked to Michael, 'who is like God?' (Hebrew); also read as a Makai/Mehki coinage; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5568 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,503

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

Mehki is a spelling of Mekhi — a modern name often associated with Michael, from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?', and read by some as a Makai-style coinage (routes layered, which we note; popularized by the actor Mekhi Phifer). A crisp, modern African American name (said 'mə-KY').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, who-is-like-God at the (likely) root, and crisp.

Did you know? Mehki spells Mekhi — a modern name often linked to Michael, 'who is like God?' (Hebrew) — popularized by the actor Mekhi Phifer — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'mə-KY').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Mekhi — routes layered

Variations

MekhiMakaiMekai

Nicknames

Mek

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mehki mean?

Mehki spells Mekhi — often linked to Michael, 'who is like God?'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mehki?

It's said mə-KY /məˈkaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mehki a boy or girl name?

Mehki is a boy's name.

How popular is Mehki?

Mehki is a rare name in the U.S.