Mahnoor is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3089 in 2025 with 53 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 53 births ranking #3121. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 165.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 30,326 girls born was named Mahnoor. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.