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UK girl's name

Mehrish

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.

Mehrish is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mehrish popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3318, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 8 births.

This profile covers 51 England and Wales registrations across 10 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 88% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 51 living people in the UK are called Mehrish. 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

  • Mehrish ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2021, when 8 girls were registered as Mehrish.
  • About 51 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mehrish as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3318

2024

Births in 2024

7

Latest year

Peak year

2021

8 births

Estimated living

51

2026

Meaning

What does Mehrish mean?

The name Mehrish has its origins in the Persian language and is believed to have been derived from the Persian word "mehr," which means love, affection, or kindness. It is a relatively modern name, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the late 19th or early 20th century.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Mehrish was Mehrish Amin, a Pakistani writer and academic who lived from 1920 to 2002. She was a pioneering figure in the field of Urdu literature and was widely acclaimed for her novels, short stories, and literary criticism.

Another notable figure with the name Mehrish was Mehrish Amjad, a Pakistani television actress and model who rose to prominence in the 1990s and early 2000s. She appeared in several popular television dramas and was known for her versatile acting skills.

In the field of sports, Mehrish Khan is a Pakistani cricketer who has represented her country in various international tournaments. She made her debut for the Pakistan national women's cricket team in 2005 and has since played a significant role in the team's success.

Mehrish Gilani is a Pakistani-American journalist and news anchor who has worked for various media outlets, including Voice of America and the Al Jazeera Media Network. She is known for her insightful reporting on global affairs and has covered major events around the world.

Mehrish Pathan is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows. She is known for her roles in movies like "Mission Istanbul" and "Dus Kahaniyaan," among others.

While the name Mehrish is relatively uncommon in most parts of the world, it has a rich cultural heritage rooted in the Persian language and has been borne by several notable individuals across various fields, including literature, entertainment, sports, and journalism.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Mehrish over time

The chart below shows babies named Mehrish 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 Mehrish, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Mehrish
02468200620152024

Decades

Mehrish by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mehrish 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 #3670 26 4
2010s #4477 22 5
2000s #5061 3 1

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FAQ

Mehrish: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Mehrish was ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.

When was Mehrish most popular?

The peak year on record was 2021, with 8 babies registered as Mehrish in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Mehrish?

A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "like the moon".

How many people are called Mehrish in the UK?

A total of 51 babies have been registered as Mehrish across the 10 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.