The holy city of Mecca
Derived from the name of the holiest city in Islam, located in Saudi Arabia. It is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and the site of the Kaaba, representing a spiritual center and a place of pilgrimage.
Less common today
Makkah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,864 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
