Mekell is of African origin, derived from the Akan tribe's name for Thursday, 'Mekɔ'. It is a unique and distinctive name that has gained popularity globally in recent years.
"Mekell experienced a noticeable rise in popularity between 1997 and 2006, with peak years being 1997 and 2006, both having 7 births. There was a drop in usage from 2005 to 2013, but it picked up again in 2013 with 6 births."