Mahnoor is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #383 in 2024 with 113 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 113 births ranking #383. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 927.3%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 2,283 girls born was named Mahnoor. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Mahnoor is a luminous Persian and Urdu name meaning 'moonlight'. It feels elegant, poetic, and richly expressive.
The name is well loved in South Asian Muslim communities and appeals through both its beautiful sound and its vivid imagery. It belongs to a tradition of names built from light and celestial elements.