Holding steady.
Popularity of Mehek since 1992
Babies named Mehek per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2004, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mehek's real moment was 2010.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 90 |
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mehek is a name of debated origin, possibly from Arabic 'mihakk' (touchstone) or Sanskrit 'megha' (cloud). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1992 and saw its peak usage in 2010, though it has never ranked in the top 1000. The name's trajectory has been stable in recent years, suggesting a small but consistent group of parents drawn to its melodic sound and multicultural resonance. Its rarity means that in any given year, fewer than one in a million babies receive the name, making it an uncommon choice that stands out.
Mehek is a name of uncertain origin with two commonly theorized derivations. One traces it to Arabic 'mihakk', meaning 'touchstone' or 'standard of quality', while another connects it to Sanskrit 'megha', meaning 'cloud'. The name has been used in South Asia, particularly among Muslim and Hindu families, and gained modest popularity in the United States starting in the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mek, Mehki
Sibling names for Mehek
Names that share Mehek's style, for a brother or sister.
