Sun-like or the niche of a mosque
In Persian, the name is derived from 'Mihr' meaning sun and 'ab' meaning like. In an Islamic context, it refers to the prayer niche in a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca. It carries connotations of both celestial light and spiritual focus.
Less common today
Mehrab isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,369 in 2025.
Iranian football player known as 'The Bronze Bomber'
Iranian screenwriter and designer
The King of Kabul and father of Rudaba · Shahnameh (The Book of Kings)
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
