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Mehtaab

♂ Boy

Pronounced meh-TAHB /mɛˈtɑb/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian/Urdu Mahtab, 'moonlight; the light of the moon; the moon'Low

In 30 seconds: Moonlight; the moon: Mehtaab is Persian/Urdu. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'meh-TAHB').

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Origin LowPersian, Urdu

MeaningFrom the Persian/Urdu Mahtab, 'moonlight; the light of the moon; the moon'

U.S. rank (2025)#9423 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 84

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

Mehtaab comes from the Persian/Urdu Mahtab, 'moonlight; the light of the moon; the moon'. A lyrical, classic name common in Punjabi and South Asian families (said 'meh-TAHB').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, moonlight at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Mehtaab means 'moonlight; the light of the moon' in Persian/Urdu — a lyrical, classic name (said 'meh-TAHB').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Mehtaab — Persian etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mehtaab mean?

Mehtaab is Persian/Urdu for 'moonlight; the light of the moon'.

How do you pronounce Mehtaab?

It's said meh-TAHB /mɛˈtɑb/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mehtaab a boy or girl name?

Mehtaab is a boy's name here (used for both sexes in some families).

How popular is Mehtaab?

Mehtaab is a very rare name in the U.S.