Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Derived from Arabic meaning 'to surround, envelop'
Pronunciation: MEH-kuh, /ˈmɛkə/, M EH K AH
Popularity Rank: #112,293
Mekka is a city in Saudi Arabia that is considered the holiest city in Islam. The name is derived from the Arabic word 'makka' meaning 'to surround, envelop'.
The name Mekka is of Arabic origin and means Derived from Arabic meaning 'to surround, envelop', Name of Holy City. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Mekka is commonly found in Algeria, Morocco, South Africa, and 28 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MEH-kuh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmɛkə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M EH K AH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Mekka is recorded 204 times globally, ranking it as the 112,293th most common name worldwide.
Mekka is most prevalent in Algeria, with 39 occurrences, making it the 18,039th most popular name in the country.
In Morocco, the name Mekka is found among 1 in every 33968 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | #18,039 | 1 : 34,114 |
| Morocco | #20,617 | 1 : 33,968 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Mekka from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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