The baby name Mahnaaz is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced mah-NAHZ (IPA: /mɑːˈnɑːz/).
Mahnaaz is Persian in Origin.
The baby name Mahnaaz is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced mah-NAHZ (IPA: /mɑːˈnɑːz/).
Mahnaaz is Persian in Origin.
Mahnaaz is a feminine given name of Persian origin, built from mah (“moon”) and nāz (“grace, coquetry, proud charm”). Together they convey “moon’s pride,” “moonlike grace,” or “one adorned with the moon’s charm.” The standard Persian spelling is مهناز, commonly transliterated Mahnaz or Mahnāz; the doubled-a form Mahnaaz reflects South Asian romanization conventions and is also found in Urdu contexts (where Persian-derived names are widespread).
Use of the name is documented throughout the Persianate world - especially Iran - and spread to Urdu- and Hindi-speaking communities through literary and cultural exchange, with notable 20th‑century uptake and continued modern use in the diaspora. Variants include Mahnaz, Mahnāz, Mehnaaz, and Mehnaz. The name evokes classical Persian poetry’s lunar imagery, suggesting luminous beauty, refinement, and demure self-possession.
Mahnaaz is exceptionally rare. Across 12 countries, we found just 23 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF | Girls | 0 | #92 | 3 | 2,402 |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #422 | 3 | 15,987 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #543 | 3 | 8,334 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Mahnaaz is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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