Kye vs Mekhi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kye

Boy #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Welsh Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,197
Total SSA Count
171
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Mekhi

Boy #1,023 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African-American Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,023
Total SSA Count
217
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Khi, Mek

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kye Rank #1,197
Mekhi Rank #1,023

Mekhi is more popular, ranked #1023 vs #1197 for Kye.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kye ___

  • Kye James
  • Kye William
  • Kye Lee
  • Kye Thomas
  • Kye Reid
  • Kye Alexander

Mekhi ___

  • Mekhi James
  • Mekhi Elijah
  • Mekhi Solomon
  • Mekhi Isaiah
  • Mekhi Josiah
  • Mekhi Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kye

Kai Cole Finn Ryder Zoe

If you choose Mekhi

Zion Elijah Amara Kalani Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kye or Mekhi more popular?

Mekhi is more popular, ranked #1023 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Kye and Mekhi mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Mekhi means "who is like God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kye and Mekhi boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Mekhi is primarily a boy name.

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