Mehul

A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 297 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Fewer than 297 Americans have ever been named Mehul. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and peaked modestly at 16 births in 2003 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.

Mehul is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Mehul is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, from the Sanskrit meaning 'rain, cloud' — evoking the life-giving monsoon rains that sustain South Asian agriculture and culture. It is a popular given name in Gujarati and other Indian communities.

Mehul carries the refreshing quality of its meteorological meaning — a name that suggests abundance, nourishment, and the welcome relief of rain after a long dry season.

EtymologyShow more

Mehul first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1973. First appearing in the 1970s, Mehul emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.

Its Sanskrit classification suggests a path from sanskrit linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.

At a Glance

297

Total births

Since 1973

2003

Peak

16 births

1973

First recorded

46 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Mehul has 34+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1973.

First appeared: 1973Peak: 2003 (16 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Mehul
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	15	#13527	▼
2000s	91	#8522	▲
1990s	52	#7147	▼
1980s	72	#5003	▲
1970s	67	#3884	—

The Story of Mehul

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2003, Mehul is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Mehul are most likely born between 1993 and 2013.

How rare is Mehul?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Mehul is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1973, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2000s with 91 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Mehul by the numbers

Would fill 6 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(34 years, 1973–2018)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Mehul
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2018	5	#13454	0
2012	5	#13538	0
2010	5	#13589	-3 (-37.5%)
2009	8	#9579	+1 (14.3%)
2008	7	#10645	-5 (-41.7%)
2007	12	#6933	+3 (33.3%)
2006	9	#8508	+4 (80.0%)
2005	5	#12697	-3 (-37.5%)
2004	8	#8654	-8 (-50.0%)
2003	16	#4966	+5 (45.5%)
2002	11	#6378	+4 (57.1%)
2001	7	#8917	-1 (-12.5%)
2000	8	#7938	-4 (-33.3%)
1999	12	#5542	+4 (50.0%)
1998	8	#7305	+2 (33.3%)
1997	6	#8895	+1 (20.0%)
1996	5	#10004	-6 (-54.5%)
1995	11	#5389	+1 (10.0%)
1994	10	#5749	+1 (11.1%)
1989	9	#5446	+1 (12.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mehul a boy's or girl's name?

Mehul is primarily a boy's name.

When was Mehul most popular?

Mehul reached its peak popularity in 2003 with 16 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Mehul?

Mehul is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 297 babies in the U.S. since 1973. Its peak was in 2003.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1973–2018