Will my child share the name Mehran with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Mehran per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mehran in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Mehran becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Mehran has been fairly steady, ranked #2,269 in 2025 against #2,228 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #1,458 in 1996.

Is Mehran a good choice for a distinctive name?

Mehran is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Mehran?

Notable people named Mehran include: Mehran Mumtaz — Mehran Mumtaz is a Pakistani cricketer who plays for Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League.; Mehran Barkhordari — Mehran Barkhordari is an Iranian Taekwondo athlete.; Mehran Sahami — Mehran Sahami is an Iranian-American computer scientist, engineer, and professor.

Is Mehran a popular baby name in the United States?

Mehran does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2269

Mehran

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Mehran is a distinctive choice, ranked #2269 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Mehran in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Mehran

Mehran is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 314 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1458 in 1996 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Mehran is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Mehran in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Mehran

Mehran Mumtaz — Mehran Mumtaz is a Pakistani cricketer who plays for Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League.
Mehran Barkhordari — Mehran Barkhordari is an Iranian Taekwondo athlete.
Alireza Mehran — Dr.

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