Rising since 2021, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Gurmehar since 2017
Babies named Gurmehar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 20 | 10 |
| 2020s | 66 | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Gurmehar is a relatively new name in the American naming landscape, first recorded in 2018. Its usage has been rising steadily since 2021, with a peak in popularity in 2024. Despite its growth, it remains quite rare, with a rank of 8,362 in 2025 and only about 1 in every 133,939 newborns receiving the name. The name has not yet appeared in any top state lists, indicating it is scattered across the country. Its exact meaning is debated, but it is almost certainly of Punjabi origin, blending reverence for the guru with a sense of grace. As a modern coinage, it reflects a broader trend of names from South Asian diaspora communities gaining visibility in the U.S.
Gurmehar is a modern given name used primarily in Punjabi Sikh families. It appears to be a formation from the elements 'gur' (guru, teacher) and 'mehar' (grace, blessing), though the exact derivation is not well attested in historical sources. The name gained some visibility in the 2010s, possibly influenced by the Sikh activist Gurmehar Kaur, but its usage remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Guri, Mehar, Guru
Sibling names for Gurmehar
Names that share Gurmehar's style, for a brother or sister.
