girl's name
Mahnoor
mah-NOOR (Urdu)
- Origin Indian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 3,193
England and Wales
#451
2025 births
Mahnoor is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 53 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Mahnoor is a name of Indian origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2024, when 113 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 5,921 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Mahnoor Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 76 |
| 2000s | 448 |
| 2010s | 641 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 471 |
How Popular Is Mahnoor?
In 2025, Mahnoor was given to 89 babies in England and Wales, ranking #451 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Mahnoor Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
How Mahnoor Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Mah-Noor | Mah-Noor is Mahnoor written with a hyphen, recorded mostly in England and Wales. | 7 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Mahnoor
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mahnoor Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mahnoor over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mahnoor
- Urdu mah-NOOR
Sibling Names for Mahnoor
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mahnoor — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mahnoor
How popular is the name Mahnoor?
In 2025, Mahnoor was given to 89 babies in England and Wales, ranking #451 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Mahnoor a girl's or a boy's name?
Mahnoor is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Mahnoor?
Mahnoor has 2 syllables.
When was Mahnoor most popular?
Mahnoor peaked in 2024, when 113 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Mahnoor a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Mahnoor currently ranks #451 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.