The holy city of Islam
Derived from the name of the holiest city in Islam, located in Saudi Arabia. In a broader English context, the word has come to symbolize a place that attracts many people or serves as a central hub for a specific interest.
Less common today
Mecca isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,614 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the crime drama film 'The Education of Sonny Carson' · The Education of Sonny Carson
American actress and filmmaker
