UK girl's name
Mahrosh
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "like the moon".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mahrosh is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mahrosh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 14 births.
This profile covers 129 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 2006 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 36% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 128 living people in the UK are called Mahrosh. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mahrosh ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 14 girls were registered as Mahrosh.
- • About 128 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mahrosh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4192
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2013
14 births
Estimated living
128
2026
Meaning
What does Mahrosh mean?
The name Mahrosh originates from the Persian language and has its roots in the ancient Persian culture. It is derived from the Persian word "mehr," which means "love" or "affection," and the suffix "-rosh," which is a common Persian name component. The name is believed to have been in use since the 6th century AD, during the Sassanid dynasty of ancient Persia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mahrosh can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi, who lived from 940 to 1020 AD. In his epic poem, the Shahnameh, Ferdowsi mentions a character named Mahrosh, suggesting that the name was in use during that time period.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Mahrosh. One of the earliest recorded figures was Mahrosh Khatun, a Persian princess who lived in the 12th century AD. She was the daughter of the Seljuk Sultan Malik Shah I and played a significant role in the political affairs of the Seljuk Empire.
Another prominent figure was Mahrosh Begum, a Mughal princess who lived in the 16th century AD. She was the daughter of Emperor Akbar and was known for her patronage of art and literature. Mahrosh Begum was also an influential political figure and played a crucial role in the succession of her brother, Jahangir, to the Mughal throne.
In the 19th century, Mahrosh Khan was a prominent Afghan military leader and statesman. He served as the Governor of Herat and played a pivotal role in the Afghan-Sikh Wars of the 1830s and 1840s.
Another notable figure was Mahrosh Arzani, an Iranian physician and scholar who lived in the 17th century. He is renowned for his contributions to the field of medicine and his writings on pharmacology and medical treatments.
Lastly, Mahrosh Hatami was an Iranian poet and writer who lived in the 20th century. She was known for her romantic poetry and her unique style of writing, which blended traditional Persian literary forms with modern themes and sensibilities.
These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who have borne the name Mahrosh throughout history, showcasing its rich cultural and historical significance in the Persian-speaking world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mahrosh over time
The chart below shows babies named Mahrosh registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mahrosh, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 14 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mahrosh by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mahrosh was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5021 | 15 | 4 |
| 2010s | #2595 | 98 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3627 | 16 | 3 |
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FAQ
Mahrosh: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mahrosh in the UK right now?
In 2024, Mahrosh was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Mahrosh most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 14 babies registered as Mahrosh in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mahrosh?
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "like the moon".
How many people are called Mahrosh in the UK?
A total of 129 babies have been registered as Mahrosh across the 17 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.