UK name, mostly girls
Mehar
A Persian name meaning "affection, kindness" or "tender love".
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.
Mehar is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Mehar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #736, with 51 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 51 births.
This profile covers 343 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 2003 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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.
Mehar is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 344 living people in the UK are called Mehar. 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
- • Mehar ranked #736 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 51 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 51 girls were registered as Mehar.
- • Mehar ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #806 in 2015.
- • About 344 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mehar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 88.4% of Mehar registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#736
2024
Births in 2024
51
Latest year
Peak year
2024
51 births
Estimated living
344
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Mehar
In England and Wales birth records, Mehar has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 11.6% of registrations are for boys and 88.4% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Mehar registered for boys
- Ranked #4,270 in 2024
- 4 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2014 (6 births)
Mehar registered for girls
- Ranked #736 in 2024
- 51 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (51 births)
Meaning
What does Mehar mean?
The name Mehar is of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word "meha," which means "cloud" or "mist." It is believed to have first appeared in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Vedas and Puranas, where it was used to describe the celestial beings associated with the clouds and rain.
In Hinduism, Mehar is considered an auspicious name, as clouds are seen as a symbol of fertility and abundance. The name was particularly popular among the Brahmin caste in ancient India, who were known for their scholarly pursuits and spiritual practices.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mehar can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem dating back to the 8th century BCE. In the text, Mehar is mentioned as the name of a sage who was revered for his wisdom and knowledge.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mehar. One such person was Mehar Chand Mahajan (1911-1982), an Indian jurist and former Chief Justice of India. Another prominent figure was Mehar Singh Brar (1916-1993), an Indian military officer who served as the Chief of Army Staff during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.
In the realm of literature, Mehar Bano was a 17th-century Urdu poet and courtesan from the Mughal Empire. Her poetry, which often explored themes of love and spirituality, earned her widespread acclaim during her lifetime.
The name Mehar also holds significance in Sikhism, the youngest of the major world religions. Mehar Mittar (1631-1705) was a renowned Sikh warrior and commander who played a crucial role in defending the Sikh community during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
Another notable figure was Mehar Singh Grewal (1922-2007), an Indian politician and former Chief Minister of Punjab. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and agricultural development in the state.
While the name Mehar has ancient roots and a rich cultural heritage, it continues to be a popular choice for parents today, particularly in India and among the Indian diaspora around the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mehar over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Mehar in England and Wales, from 2003 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 Mehar, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 51 births in 2024, compared with 51 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mehar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mehar 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 | #1004 | 177 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2376 | 142 | 10 |
| 2000s | #4172 | 24 | 6 |
Geography
Where Mehar is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Mehar. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Mehar ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #806 in 2015.
Across the UK
Mehar in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#806 in 2015
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
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- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Mehar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mehar in the UK right now?
In 2024, Mehar was ranked #736 for girls in England and Wales, with 51 births registered.
When was Mehar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 51 babies registered as Mehar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mehar?
A Persian name meaning "affection, kindness" or "tender love".
How many people are called Mehar in the UK?
A total of 343 babies have been registered as Mehar across the 21 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Mehar most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Mehar ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #806 in 2015. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.