Meeka
A feminine name of uncertain origin potentially meaning "princess" or "sweetheart".
Name Census estimates that about 453 living Americans carry the first name Meeka. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Meeka today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Meeka births was 2014 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Meeka. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
453
~ 1 in 756,632 Americans
Peak year
2014
23 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,745
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Meeka: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Meeka from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 165 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Meeka remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Meeka by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Meeka during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Meekas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Meeka
The name Meeka is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, dating back to ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "mika," which means "small" or "tiny." This suggests that the name may have been originally given to children, perhaps as a term of endearment.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Meeka can be found in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this ancient text, Meeka is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a servant or attendant to one of the protagonists. However, little is known about the significance or background of this particular character.
In the medieval period, the name Meeka appears to have been used in various parts of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions where Sanskrit was widely spoken or had a strong cultural influence. Historical records from this time suggest that the name was popular among certain communities, although its usage was not widespread.
One notable figure who bore the name Meeka was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 12th century CE. Known as Meeka Bhatta, he hailed from the region of present-day Karnataka in southern India. His works, which included commentaries on ancient Sanskrit texts and poetic compositions, were highly regarded in his time and contributed to the preservation and dissemination of Sanskrit literature.
In the 16th century, there was a Rajput warrior named Meeka Singh who served in the army of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He is recorded as having participated in several military campaigns and battles, earning a reputation for his bravery and loyalty.
Another historical figure with the name Meeka was a Buddhist monk who lived in the 17th century in the region of present-day Nepal. Known as Meeka Rinpoche, he was renowned for his teachings and spiritual guidance, and is said to have played a significant role in the preservation of Buddhist traditions in the Himalayan region.
While the name Meeka has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, it has been adopted and used in various cultures and communities throughout history. Its meaning and significance have evolved over time, but it remains a name with a rich cultural heritage and an enduring connection to the ancient traditions of the Indian subcontinent.
People
Meeka + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Meeka as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Meeka: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Meeka?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 453 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Meeka going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 756,632 US residents.
Is Meeka a common name?
We classify Meeka as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 467 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Meeka most popular?
The single biggest year for Meeka was 2014, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Meeka is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Meeka a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Meeka in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.