Mehak
Meaningfragrance · Hindi
Mehak is an Indian girl name meaning “fragrance”, with Hindi roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Mehak would score 14 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationMehak peaked in 2001, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Mehak you'd meet today is about 24 years old.
- HistoryMehak first shows up in US birth records in 1992, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 33 years since.
US births per million girls, 1992–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Mehak
Mehak is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “fragrance”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
More Indian girl names
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Unisex name: Arya · noble
- Girl name: Kali · black
- Girl name: Serena · calm, serene
- Girl name: Mira · wonderful
- Girl name: Amber · amber resin
- Unisex name: Veda · knowledge
Questions about the name Mehak
What does the name Mehak mean?
Mehak means “fragrance” and comes from Hindi. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Mika (“often beautiful fragrance”), Kaori (“fragrance”), Anuhea (“cool fragrance”) and Areej (“fragrance”).
What is the origin of the name Mehak?
Mehak is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Hindi. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).
Is Mehak a boy or girl name?
Mehak is a girl name.
How popular is the name Mehak?
Mehak is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2023. It peaked at #4,209 in 2001, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Mehak?
If you like Mehak, you might also like Mika, Kaori, Anuhea and Areej.
What should I know before naming my baby Mehak?
Mehak is an Indian girl name meaning “fragrance”, with Hindi roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.