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UK girl's name

Mehek

A feminine name of Urdu origin meaning "air of fragrance".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Mehek is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mehek popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2927, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 30 births.

This profile covers 309 England and Wales registrations across 26 recorded years from 1998 to 2023. 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 27% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 307 living people in the UK are called Mehek. 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 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Mehek ranked #2927 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 8 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2010, when 30 girls were registered as Mehek.
  • About 307 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mehek as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2927

2023

Births in 2023

8

Latest year

Peak year

2010

30 births

Estimated living

307

2026

Meaning

What does Mehek mean?

The name Mehek is of Hindi origin, derived from the Persian word "mehak," which means "fragrance" or "aroma." It is a relatively modern name, believed to have gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent.

While the name itself does not have a direct historical reference, its connection to fragrance and aroma can be traced back to the rich cultural traditions of India, where incense, floral scents, and aromatic spices have long been revered and incorporated into various aspects of life, ranging from religious ceremonies to culinary arts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mehek can be found in the 1976 Bollywood film "Insaf Ka Tarazu," where the lead character's name was Mehek. This helped popularize the name among Hindi-speaking audiences. Another notable bearer of the name was Mehek Prabhu, an Indian actress who appeared in several television shows and films in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

In the literary world, Mehek Masood is a contemporary Pakistani author known for her works exploring themes of identity, culture, and relationships. Her debut novel, "The Wild Skies," was published in 2021 and received critical acclaim.

Mehek Chahal is a prominent Indian fashion designer, recognized for her fusion of traditional Indian craftsmanship with contemporary styles. She has showcased her collections at prestigious fashion events both nationally and internationally.

Mehek Saeed is a Pakistani squash player who has represented her country in numerous international tournaments, including the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games. Her achievements have brought recognition to the name Mehek in the world of sports.

While these are some notable individuals who have carried the name Mehek, it is important to note that the name's popularity and usage may vary across different regions and cultural contexts within the Indian subcontinent and beyond.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Mehek over time

The chart below shows babies named Mehek registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Mehek, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2023, compared with 30 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Mehek
08152330199820102023

Decades

Mehek by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mehek 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 #3107 30 4
2010s #2271 140 10
2000s #2134 130 10
1990s #2956 9 2

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FAQ

Mehek: questions and answers

How popular is the name Mehek in the UK right now?

In 2023, Mehek was ranked #2927 for girls in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.

When was Mehek most popular?

The peak year on record was 2010, with 30 babies registered as Mehek in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Mehek?

A feminine name of Urdu origin meaning "air of fragrance".

How many people are called Mehek in the UK?

A total of 309 babies have been registered as Mehek across the 26 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.