Mehr

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Pronounced MEHR /ˈmɛr/Medium

Meaning: From Persian mehr, variously 'the sun', 'love; affection', and 'kindness'; also linked to Mithra/Mehr, an ancient Zoroastrian divinity of the sun and covenants; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered; we note the deity linkLow

In 30 seconds: The sun; love; kindness: Mehr is Persian 'the sun; love'. Lyrical, radiant, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'MEHR').

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Origin LowPersian

MeaningFrom Persian mehr, variously 'the sun', 'love; affection', and 'kindness'; also linked to Mithra/Mehr, an ancient Zoroastrian divinity of the sun and covenants; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered; we note the deity link

U.S. rank (2025)#6472 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 310

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mehr comes from Persian mehr, variously 'the sun', 'love; affection', and 'kindness' — also linked to Mithra/Mehr, an ancient Zoroastrian divinity of the sun and covenants (routes layered; we note the deity link). A lyrical, radiant name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished).

In the U.S. it appears in Persian and South Asian families. Rare, the-sun-and-love at the root, and radiant.

Did you know? Mehr means variously 'the sun', 'love; affection', and 'kindness' in Persian — also linked to Mithra/Mehr, an ancient Zoroastrian divinity of the sun and covenants — a lyrical, radiant name, used for both sexes (here for girls; we note the deity link; said 'MEHR').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Mehr — deity link noted; routes layered

Variations

MeherMihr

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mehr mean?

Mehr is Persian for 'the sun', 'love', and 'kindness'; it is also linked to the Zoroastrian divinity Mithra/Mehr, which we note.

How do you pronounce Mehr?

It's said MEHR /ˈmɛr/ — one syllable.

Is Mehr a boy or girl name?

Mehr is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Mehr?

Mehr is a rare name in the U.S.