Girl · #4,116 in 2026

Mehreen

Mehreen, also transliterated as Mehreen, is a feminine Persian name, meaning "sun-like" or "lovable". "Mehr" means "sun" or "affection/love" in Persian language. It is a popular name in Iran (Persia) and other Persian-speaking countries such as Afghanistan and Tajikistan. The Persian name is also popular among Arab countries.

Current Rank
#4,116
Peak Rank
#4,116 (2026)
Total Babies
583
5-Yr Trend
+64%
1987
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#4116
Peak Rank
583
Total Count
38
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Mehreen

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Mehreen, also transliterated as Mehreen, is a feminine Persian name, meaning "sun-like" or "lovable". "Mehr" means "sun" or "affection/love" in Persian language. It is a popular name in Iran (Persia) and other Persian-speaking countries such as Afghanistan and Tajikistan. The Persian name is also popular among Arab countries.

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The Story of Mehreen

Mehreen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1987, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 35 Mehreens were born — ranking #4,116 that year. As of 2026, Mehreen ranks #4,116 for baby girls with 35 births, rising sharply (+64% over the past five years). In total, more than 583 Mehreens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Mehreen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mehreen is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mehreen

What does the name Mehreen mean?
Mehreen, also transliterated as Mehreen, is a feminine Persian name, meaning "sun-like" or "lovable". "Mehr" means "sun" or "affection/love" in Persian language. It is a popular name in Iran (Persia) and other Persian-speaking countries such as Afghanistan and Tajikistan. The Persian name is also popular among Arab countries.
How popular is Mehreen in 2026?
In 2026, Mehreen ranks #4,116 among girls' names in the U.S., with 35 babies given the name that year.
When was Mehreen most popular?
Mehreen reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #4,116 that year with 35 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Mehreen most popular?
Mehreen has historically been most popular in Washington, New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Mehreen.
Is Mehreen a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Mehreen is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Mehreen?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mehreen include Grabiela, Kiante, Chabeli. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Mehreen

Mehreen is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 583 births in the dataset. Mehreen's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #4,116. Use the chart and map above to compare Mehreen's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.