Mehul
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "the sky" or "the clouds".
Name Census estimates that about 287 living Americans carry the first name Mehul. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mehul today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mehul births was 2003 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mehul. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
287
~ 1 in 1,194,266 Americans
Peak year
2003
16 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,454
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Mehul: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mehul from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 91 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mehul by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mehul during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mehul
The name Mehul is of Sanskrit origin and is derived from the word 'Meghal', meaning 'cloud' or 'rain cloud'. It is a popular name among Hindus, predominantly in the Indian subcontinent. The name gained prominence during the medieval period and has been used for centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mehul can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, the Puranas. These texts mention a sage named Mehul, who was revered for his wisdom and spiritual knowledge. Additionally, the name appears in various historical records and literary works from the Indian subcontinent.
In the realm of Indian classical music, Mehul is also the name of one of the ancient musical modes or 'ragas'. This raga is believed to have been composed by the legendary musician and philosopher, Tansen, during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mehul. One of the most famous is Mehul Choksi (born 1958), an Indian businessman and jeweler, known for his association with the Punjab National Bank fraud case in India.
Another prominent figure is Mehul Kumar (born 1985), an Indian cricketer who has represented India in various international tournaments. Mehul Suri (born 1981) is a successful Indian film director and screenwriter, known for his work in Bollywood.
In the field of literature, Mehul Raj Anand (1917-1985) was an acclaimed Indian writer and art critic who made significant contributions to the Indian literary landscape. Mehul Brahmbhatt (1935-2001) was a renowned Indian playwright and director, known for his influential works in Gujarati theater.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have carried the name Mehul throughout history, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and diverse realms of influence.
People
Mehul + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mehul as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mehul: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mehul?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 287 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mehul going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,194,266 US residents.
Is Mehul a common name?
We classify Mehul as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 297 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mehul most popular?
The single biggest year for Mehul was 2003, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mehul is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mehul a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mehul in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.