Rising since 2007, #3,036 for boys today.
Popularity of Mehtab since 2006
Babies named Mehtab per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 13 |
| 2010s | 6 | 152 |
| 2020s | 20 | 151 |
Meaning & origin
Mehtab entered U.S. baby name records in 2006 and has been steadily rising in usage since 2007, reaching its peak rank of #3036 in 2025. The name's meaning, 'moonlight,' evokes imagery of celestial beauty, and it is most common among families in states like Indiana and California. With its Persian roots and lyrical sound, Mehtab offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with cultural depth. Its current trajectory shows a consistent upward trend, making it a name to watch in the coming years.
Mehtab derives from Persian 'mehtāb', literally 'moonlight', from 'mah' (moon) and 'tāb' (light, brightness). In South Asian contexts it is also used as a masculine given name, often associated with radiance and beauty. The name appears in classical Persian poetry and has been adopted across India and Pakistan, particularly among Muslim families.
Where Mehtab is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Mehtab” around the world
Where Mehtab lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
New Zealand
22
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mehtu, Tabby
Variants: Mehhtab, Mehtaab, Mihrab
Sibling names for Mehtab
Names that share Mehtab's style, for a brother or sister.
