Moonlight or splendor of the moon
Derived from the Persian words 'mah' meaning moon and 'tab' meaning light or radiance. It is a poetic name used across South and Central Asia to signify beauty and celestial brilliance. While historically used for both genders, it is frequently chosen for boys in many Persian-influenced cultures.
Less common today
Mehtab isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,078 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
18th-century Sikh warrior and martyr
Indian professional footballer
