How Many People Are Named Mehar?

Complete statistics for the name Mehar: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Mehar
Very Rare
Urdu

Mehar means 'radiant' in Urdu, making it a shining choice for parents. Only 1 in 549,257 Americans are named Mehar, with around 601 people bearing this rare female name today. It's a genuinely modern name, with all its bearers under 30.

~601
Living in US
1 in 549,257
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Radiant
🌐
Origin
Urdu
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Radiant Energetic Confident
9
Life Path Number

Life path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and compassion, suggesting that people named Mehar are likely to be caring and empathetic.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

172,734
Worldwide Bearers
#6,083
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
129,648
🇮🇳 India
40,252
🇳🇵 Nepal
957
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
758
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
373
🇺🇸 United States
194
🇬🇧 England
142
🇨🇦 Canada
101
🇧🇭 Bahrain
74
🇰🇼 Kuwait
38

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
41 (7%)
♀ Female
560 (93%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
605
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 605 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Mehar Through the Generations

Mehar has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2022 with 50 births, and now stands as a rising star among names. With an average age of just 10, it's clear that Mehar is embraced by younger generations, with all 605 individuals under 30. This trend suggests that Mehar will continue to grow in usage, reflecting its status as a contemporary name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 175
New York 24
Washington 17

✨ Similar Names to Mehar

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mehar's Urdu roots

📄 About the Name Mehar

How Many People Have the Name Mehar?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 601 people in the United States currently share the name Mehar. That works out to roughly 1 in every 549,257 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mehar a Common or Rare Name?

Mehar is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Mehar Mean?

Mehar means "radiant" and comes from Urdu origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mehar in SSA data, approximately 7% are male and 93% are female.

When Was Mehar Most Popular?

The name Mehar reached peak popularity in 2022, with 50 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Mehar?

Approximately 601 people named Mehar live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 605. That works out to roughly 1 in 549,257 Americans.

Is Mehar a rare name?

Mehar is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 549,257 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mehar mean?

Mehar means "radiant" and comes from Urdu origins.

Is Mehar more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 7% of people named Mehar are male and 93% are female.

When was Mehar most popular?

Mehar peaked in 2022 with 50 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US601
All-Time Births605
1 in X1 in 549,257
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2022
World Rank#6,083
Male %7%
Female %93%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.