Meklit
Every Meklit since 2003 — 506 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Meklit
Meklit is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,573 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 506 American babies have been named Meklit. Its peak came in 2017, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Meklit stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Meklit year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,573 |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,552 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,951 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5,750 |
| 2021 | 28 | #4,799 |
| 2020 | 25 | #5,123 |
| 2019 | 40 | #3,765 |
| 2018 | 31 | #4,528 |
| 2017 | 40 | #3,819 |
| 2016 | 34 | #4,322 |
| 2015 | 32 | #4,464 |
| 2014 | 35 | #4,234 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,402 |
| 2012 | 29 | #4,927 |
| 2011 | 21 | #6,272 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,903 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,799 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,823 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,587 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,598 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,615 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,440 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,123 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Meklit in 2025?
Meklit ranked #11,573 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Meklit?
506 babies have been named Meklit in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Meklit most popular?
Meklit peaked in 2017, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Meklit a boy or girl name?
Meklit is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Meklit rising or falling?
Meklit is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.