Meca is of Spanish origin, derived from the masculine given name "Miguel," meaning 'who is like God?' It's pronounced /ˈmɛkə/. This name gained popularity in Spain during the Middle Ages and has since been used occasionally elsewhere, particularly in Hispanic communities.
Over a span of two decades (1970-1990), the name Meca experienced consistent popularity with seven births recorded each year from 1970 to 1972, followed by fluctuations ranging from five to seven births up until 1987. Despite these variations, a total of 45 babies were named Meca during this period.