Meher
Every Meher since 1993 — 881 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Meher
Meher is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,714 in 2025 with 64 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 881 American babies have been named Meher. Its peak came in 2021, when 64 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Meher stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Meher year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64 | #2,714 | — | — |
| 2024 | 39 | #3,871 | — | — |
| 2023 | 54 | #3,072 | — | — |
| 2022 | 48 | #3,353 | — | — |
| 2021 | 64 | #2,697 | — | — |
| 2020 | 50 | #3,170 | 7 | #10,230 |
| 2019 | 46 | #3,430 | — | — |
| 2018 | 43 | #3,599 | — | — |
| 2017 | 32 | #4,452 | — | — |
| 2016 | 30 | #4,698 | — | — |
| 2015 | 36 | #4,119 | — | — |
| 2014 | 34 | #4,330 | — | — |
| 2013 | 30 | #4,719 | — | — |
| 2012 | 26 | #5,356 | — | — |
| 2011 | 21 | #6,270 | — | — |
| 2010 | 38 | #4,008 | — | — |
| 2009 | 32 | #4,647 | 5 | #13,804 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,891 | — | — |
| 2007 | 26 | #5,477 | — | — |
| 2006 | 26 | #5,334 | — | — |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,172 | — | — |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,280 | — | — |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,483 | — | — |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,259 | — | — |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,153 | — | — |
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| 1995 | 5 | #14,930 | — | — |
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Famous people named Meher
- Meher Baba Religious figure · 1894–1969
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Meher in 2025?
Meher ranked #2,714 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 64 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Meher?
881 babies have been named Meher in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Meher most popular?
Meher peaked in 2021, when 64 newborns received the name.
Is Meher a boy or girl name?
Meher is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Meher rising or falling?
Meher is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Meher?
Well-known people named Meher include Meher Baba (religious figure).