Total births
869
Girls' name · since 1993
Meher
Since 1993, U.S. Social Security records show 869 babies named Meher, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3862
- among girls today
- 869
- born since 1993
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other girls
Meher currently ranks #3862 among girls' names in America, with 869 babies recorded since 1993.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Meher has been recorded 869 times among girls since 1993, currently ranked #3862 nationally and more common than 78% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1993 to 2025.
- #3862 among girls today
- 869 born since 1993
- 2010s peak decade
- 78% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Meher is currently the #3862 girls' name in America, more common than 78% of girls - 869 born since 1993, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3862
- among girls today
- 869
- born since 1993
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other girls
Meher vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3862
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 78% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Meher was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
64 babies were named Meher in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Meher compares
869 Top 34% higher than 66% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Meher's all-time total is 127% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Meher | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 869 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 64 | 48 | 19,840 |
Meher's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Meher splits its recorded history at 2011: 71% of all births land in the more recent half, 29% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1995 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2021 peak of 64 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Meher at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#3,862
Active since
1993
Meher popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 64
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Meher popularity over time - boys
12 total births recorded since 2009 (Meher as boys' name)
Meher by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Meher's strongest decade.
336 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Meher births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 37
1990s
37 births
- 2000s
2000s
177 births
- 2010s
2010s
336 births
- 2020s
2020s
319 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 336 births (39% of all-time use).
How Meher compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Meher's total volume
Meher vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Meher by state
Where Meher concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 170 | 19.6% |
| #2 | New York | | 46 | 5.3% |
| #3 | Texas | | 44 | 5.1% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 38 | 4.4% |
| #5 | Washington | | 20 | 2.3% |
| #6 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Meher's total US births 19.6%
Even split
170 of 869 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Meher? ▼
Meher has been given to 869 babies in the U.S. since 1993, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #3862 as of the latest data. 64 babies were born in 2021, its single highest year.
When was Meher most popular? ▼
Meher was most popular in the 2010s decade with 336 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Meher most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Meher are California (170 births), New York (46 births), Texas (44 births).
How long has the name Meher been used? ▼
Meher has been recorded in Social Security data since 1993, spanning 33 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Meher? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mehar, Mehreen, Mehgan, Mehlani, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Meher's data
- Meher's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (336 total births) through the 2020s (319) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Mehers (170 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Meher
Nearby Names Like Meher
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Meher
Mehar Girl
#3621 626 births
Mehreen Girl
#4438 551 births
Mehgan Girl
543 births
Mehlani Girl
#3172 482 births
Mehak Girl
381 births
Compare Meher side by side: Meher vs Mehar Meher vs Mehreen Meher vs Mehgan
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1993–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Meher: #3862 Girls' Name - 869 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/meher. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Meher draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.