UK name, mostly girls
Mehraab
A masculine Arabic name signifying a raised niche in a mosque.
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.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 3 boys.
Mehraab is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Mehraab 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 2024, with 5 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2007 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.
Mehraab is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Mehraab. 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
- • Mehraab ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 5 girls were registered as Mehraab.
- • Mehraab is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mehraab as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 78.6% of Mehraab registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4192
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2024
5 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Mehraab
In England and Wales birth records, Mehraab has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 21.4% of registrations are for boys and 78.6% 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.
Mehraab registered for boys
- Ranked #4,991 in 2023
- 3 boys registered in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (3 births)
Mehraab registered for girls
- Ranked #4,192 in 2024
- 5 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (5 births)
Meaning
What does Mehraab mean?
The name Mehraab finds its origins in the Persian language and culture, with its roots traced back to ancient Persia, now known as Iran. Mehraab is a combination of two Persian words, "mehr" meaning love or kindness, and "aab" meaning water or fountain.
In ancient Persian mythology, the concept of "mehr" was associated with the divine principle of love, friendship, and compassion. The word "aab" held significant symbolism, representing purity, life, and nourishment. When combined, Mehraab evokes the imagery of a fountain or wellspring of love and benevolence.
The name Mehraab has been mentioned in various Persian literary works and historical texts dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have been used as a given name among the nobility and aristocratic families of Persia during the reign of the Safavid dynasty (1501-1736).
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mehraab can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet, Hafez (1315-1390), who composed beautiful verses praising the virtues of love and wisdom. Although not referring to a specific individual, Hafez used the name Mehraab as a poetic metaphor, symbolizing the fountain of divine love.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Mehraab:
1. Mehraab Khan (1729-1794), a prominent military leader and statesman during the Durrani Empire in Afghanistan. 2. Mehraab Ali Khan (1832-1908), a renowned politician and reformist from the Indian subcontinent, who played a pivotal role in the promotion of education and social reforms. 3. Mehraab Qazi (1858-1942), a celebrated Urdu poet and scholar from British India, known for his contributions to Urdu literature. 4. Mehraab Hossain (1905-1982), a renowned Bengali writer and playwright from Bangladesh, whose works explored themes of social justice and human rights. 5. Mehraab Iqbal (1927-1999), a distinguished Pakistani artist and calligrapher, renowned for his exquisite calligraphic compositions and dedication to preserving the art form.
While these are just a few examples, the name Mehraab has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, and leaders, throughout the centuries. Its enduring presence in Persian and neighboring cultures reflects the profound symbolism and rich heritage associated with this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mehraab over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Mehraab in England and Wales, from 2007 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 Mehraab, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mehraab by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mehraab 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 | #4940 | 8 | 2 |
| 2000s | #5201 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Mehraab
- 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
Mehraab: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mehraab in the UK right now?
In 2024, Mehraab was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Mehraab most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 5 babies registered as Mehraab in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mehraab?
A masculine Arabic name signifying a raised niche in a mosque.
How many people are called Mehraab in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Mehraab across the 3 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.