Will my child share the name Mehwish with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 12 UK babies named Mehwish per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mehwish in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Mehwish becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Mehwish is rising: up 3,215 places since 2020, to #2,278 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,802 in 1997.

Is Mehwish a good choice for a distinctive name?

Mehwish 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.

Is Mehwish a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Mehwish is a distinctive choice, ranked #2278 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Mehwish in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Mehwish

Mehwish is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 3239 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1802 in 1997 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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

⭐ Famous People Named Mehwish

Mehwish Sultana — Mehwish Sultana is a Pakistani politician who was a Member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab, from May 2013 to May 2018.After that, Mehwish Sultana was elected as a Member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab on a reserved seat from August 2018 to…

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the name Mehwish

UK babies named Mehwish (2025)

< 1

Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)

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In a school of 600

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Rank change (last 5 years)

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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Mehwish

Almost certainly the only Mehwish in the class

UK Popularity (1996–2025)

Rank and birth count · ONS official data

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Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day.

Mehwish Sultanab. 1980

Mehwish Sultana is a Pakistani politician who was a Member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab, from May 2013 to May 2018.After that, Mehwish Sultana was elected as a Member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab on a reserved seat from August 2018 to January 2023, and has been performing her duties as a Member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab on a reserved seat again since February 2024 to till date formed as a result of the Pakistan's general elections on February 8, 2024.