UK girl's name
Mehvish
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "beautiful and admirable".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mehvish is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mehvish popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4736, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 19 births.
This profile covers 156 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1996 to 2015. 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.
The latest count is about 21% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 158 living people in the UK are called Mehvish. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mehvish ranked #4736 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 19 girls were registered as Mehvish.
- • Mehvish ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #641 in 1992.
- • About 158 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mehvish as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4736
2015
Births in 2015
4
Latest year
Peak year
2003
19 births
Estimated living
158
2026
Meaning
What does Mehvish mean?
The name Mehvish has its origins in the Persian language and culture, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Persian word "mah," meaning moon, and "vish," meaning face or countenance. Consequently, the name Mehvish can be interpreted as "moon-faced" or "having a face like the moon."
This name's etymology suggests a connection to the celestial bodies and the natural world, reflecting the reverence and admiration held for the moon in Persian culture. It is believed to have been bestowed upon individuals with a radiant and luminous appearance, evoking the beauty and grace of the moon.
While the exact origin and earliest recorded use of the name Mehvish are difficult to pinpoint, it is known to have been in use for centuries within the Persian-speaking regions of the Middle East and Central Asia. Some historical references to individuals bearing this name can be found in Persian literature and poetry, where it was often used as a metaphor for beauty and elegance.
One of the earliest known figures with the name Mehvish was Mehvish Khan, a renowned Mughal princess and the daughter of Emperor Aurangzeb, who ruled the Mughal Empire in the 17th century. She was renowned for her intelligence, literary talents, and patronage of the arts.
Another notable figure was Mehvish Hayat, a Persian poet and calligraphist who lived during the 16th century. Her works were widely celebrated for their lyrical beauty and skillful calligraphy, and she is considered one of the most prominent female poets of her time.
In the realm of literature, Mehvish Akhtar was a renowned Pakistani novelist and short story writer who made significant contributions to Urdu literature in the 20th century. Her works often explored themes of social injustice, gender roles, and the complexities of human relationships.
Mehvish Imtiaz, a contemporary Pakistani actress and model, has also brought prominence to the name in recent decades. She has achieved recognition for her performances in various television dramas and films, showcasing her talent and versatility as an artist.
Throughout history, the name Mehvish has been associated with beauty, grace, and artistic expression, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Persian-speaking world and its influence on literature, poetry, and the arts.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mehvish over time
The chart below shows babies named Mehvish registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mehvish, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2015, compared with 19 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mehvish by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mehvish 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4258 | 26 | 5 |
| 2000s | #2814 | 75 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1345 | 55 | 4 |
Geography
Where Mehvish is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Mehvish. 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.
Mehvish ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #641 in 1992.
Across the UK
Mehvish in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#641 in 1992
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
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- Matilda 29,965
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- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Mehvish: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mehvish in the UK right now?
In 2015, Mehvish was ranked #4736 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Mehvish most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 19 babies registered as Mehvish in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mehvish?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "beautiful and admirable".
How many people are called Mehvish in the UK?
A total of 156 babies have been registered as Mehvish across the 19 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Mehvish most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Mehvish ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #641 in 1992. 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.