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Mehtab

♂ Boy

Pronounced meh-TAHB /mɛˈtɑb/High

Meaning: From Persian mahtab/mehtab, 'moonlight, the moon' — mah, 'moon', plus tab, 'glow, radiance'High

In 30 seconds: The glow of the moon: Mehtab is Persian for moonlight — 'moon' plus 'radiance'. Luminous and poetic, beloved across Persian and South Asian cultures for sons and daughters alike.

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Origin HighPersian

MeaningFrom Persian mahtab/mehtab, 'moonlight, the moon' — mah, 'moon', plus tab, 'glow, radiance'

U.S. rank (2025)#3066 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births40 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 316

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

Mehtab comes from Persian mahtab/mehtab, 'moonlight' — mah, 'moon', plus tab, 'glow, radiance'. A poetic word beloved across Persian, Urdu, and Punjabi culture (and the famous Mehtab Bagh garden), it is used for both sexes; this page covers its boys' use.

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

Did you know? The Mehtab Bagh — the 'Moonlight Garden' across the river from the Taj Mahal — was designed so the white marble would shimmer in the moonlight; the name shares that silvery glow.

Overall data confidence 82%

Persian references — mahtab — etymology

Variations

MahtabMahtaab

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mehtab mean?

Mehtab is Persian for 'moonlight, the moon', from mah, 'moon', and tab, 'glow'.

How do you pronounce Mehtab?

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

Is Mehtab a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Mehtab?

Mehtab is a rare name in the U.S.