UK girl's name
Mehak
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "pleasant fragrance" or "aroma".
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.
Mehak is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mehak popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 32 births.
This profile covers 411 England and Wales registrations across 27 recorded years from 1997 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 9% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 409 living people in the UK are called Mehak. 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
- • Mehak ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 32 girls were registered as Mehak.
- • About 409 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mehak as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
32 births
Estimated living
409
2026
Meaning
What does Mehak mean?
Mehak is a Persian name derived from the word "mehak," which means "little moon" or "crescent moon" in Persian. The name has its origins in the Middle Eastern and Central Asian regions, where Persian culture and language have had a significant influence.
The earliest recorded use of the name Mehak can be traced back to the 16th century, during the reign of the Mughal Empire in India. The Mughals were of Turco-Mongol descent and had close ties with Persian culture, which influenced many aspects of their society, including naming traditions.
In ancient Persian literature, the crescent moon was often used as a symbol of beauty, grace, and femininity. This association likely contributed to the popularity of the name Mehak among Persian and Mughal aristocracy.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Mehak was Mehak Begum, a princess of the Mughal Empire who lived in the 16th century. She was the daughter of Emperor Akbar and his wife, Salima Sultan Begum.
Another notable Mehak in history was Mehak Banu, a 17th-century Indian poet and courtesan from the city of Lucknow. She was known for her beautiful poetry and her skills in music and dance.
In the 19th century, Mehak Fatima was a prominent educator and social reformer in British India. She established several schools for girls and worked to promote women's education and empowerment.
In more recent times, Mehak Gul was a Pakistani squash player who competed in the 1990s and 2000s. She won several national and international titles and was considered one of the top squash players in Pakistan.
Mehak Iqbal is a contemporary Pakistani actress and model who has appeared in numerous television shows and films. She is known for her versatile performances and has won several awards for her acting.
Overall, the name Mehak has a rich cultural heritage and has been borne by influential figures throughout history, particularly in the Middle Eastern and South Asian regions. Its association with the crescent moon and its Persian origins have contributed to its enduring popularity.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mehak over time
The chart below shows babies named Mehak registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 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 Mehak, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 32 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mehak by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mehak 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 | #3738 | 32 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1985 | 151 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1182 | 218 | 10 |
| 1990s | #3026 | 10 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Mehak
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Mehak: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mehak in the UK right now?
In 2024, Mehak was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mehak most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 32 babies registered as Mehak in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mehak?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "pleasant fragrance" or "aroma".
How many people are called Mehak in the UK?
A total of 411 babies have been registered as Mehak across the 27 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.