Mehwish, of Persian origin, translates to 'blissful' or 'happy'. It is a unisex name but more commonly used for females. Pronounced /mɛˈwɪʃ/, it consists of two syllables with stress on the second syllable. Mehwish gained popularity in South Asia, particularly in Pakistan and India, and has also been adopted by families of Persian descent worldwide.
The name Mehwish has seen fluctuations in popularity over time, with a total of 66 births recorded between 1985 and 2023. The years with the highest number of births were 1989 and 2023, each with 7 and 8 births respectively. Interestingly, there was a gap of nearly three decades before Mehwish started gaining traction again after 1993.