Mehar
93% girls · 7% boys
About Mehar
A popular Punjabi first name and surname, Mehar has friendly sound and a lovely meaning to match. It ultimately emerged as a modern form of Mithra, via Mehr, and is associated with both the 7th month in the Persian calendar, and with the Persian God of light and friendship.
Mehar for girls#2766 US
A unisex name, it is also used as an honorary title in the Punjab region, it appeared in the 2025 movie, Mehar and is notably borne by actress Mehar Bano. Currently, it is a fast rising choice in Canada, where there is a large Punjabi population.
Mehar for boys#13248 US
A popular, unisex Punjabi name, used as a given name, a surname, and an honorary title. Also appearing as Mehr in Persian, it is a modern form of Mithra, associated with the Persian god of light and friendship and the seventh month in the Persian calendar. Ultimately, its meaning is "oath, agreement" or "that which binds", however, in conversation, it is linked to kindness, love, and affection.
Rising for girls in Canada and the UK, it appeared in the 2025 movie, Mehar and is notably borne by actress Mehar Bano, and by writer and producer Mehar Sethi.
Pronounced meh-HAHR.
As of October 2026, Mehar ranked #2766 in US births in 2025 SSA.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | #4,940 | 28 | 15.8 |
| 2017 | #4,773 | 29 | 16.8 |
| 2018 | #4,633 | 30 | 17.6 |
| 2019 | #3,591 | 43 | 25.6 |
| 2020 | #3,259 | 48 | 29.7 |
| 2021 | #3,533 | 44 | 26.8 |
| 2022 | #3,254 | 50 | 30.5 |
| 2023 | #3,888 | 39 | 24.3 |
| 2024 | #3,611 | 43 | 26.5 |
| 2025 | #2,766 | 62 | 38.6 |