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Mahnoor
OriginUrdu, Persian, Arabic
Meaning"moonlight"
US Rank#3089
2025 SSA
About Mahnoor
An evocative name, Mahnoor combines the Persian element mah with the popular Arabic nur to give the lovely meaning of "moonlight". A familiar choice in England and Wales where it ranks in the Top 500, Mahnoor feels gentle yet powerful.
Also popular in Pakistan, Mahnoor was used as the name of an Urdu-language musical in 2004, and is borne by model and actress Mahnoor Baloch and actress Mahnoor Usman.
Pronounced mah-NUR.
As of October 2026, Mahnoor ranked #3089 in US births in 2025 SSA.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,516 | 32 | 17.9 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | #3,900 | 39 | 22 |
| 2017 | #4,043 | 37 | 21.4 |
| 2018 | #4,844 | 28 | 16.5 |
| 2019 | #4,505 | 31 | 18.5 |
| 2020 | #4,328 | 32 | 19.8 |
| 2021 | #4,058 | 36 | 21.9 |
| 2022 | #4,738 | 29 | 17.7 |
| 2023 | #3,121 | 53 | 33 |
| 2024 | #3,540 | 44 | 27.2 |
| 2025 | #3,089 | 53 | 33 |
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Famous Mahnoors
- Mahnoor Usman
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- Mahnoor Baloch
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