How Many People Are Named Maham?

Complete statistics for the name Maham: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Maham
Very Rare
Arabic

Maham means 'princess' in Arabic, making it a regal choice. Only 319 people named Maham live in the US today, and that's just 1 in 1,035,042 Americans. The majority, 89%, are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~215
Living in US
1 in 1,541,625
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Princess
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Regal Determined Confident
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

14,777
Worldwide Bearers
#46,874
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
11,268
🇮🇳 India
988
🇲🇷 Mauritania
641
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
466
🇸🇳 Senegal
322
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
233
🇳🇵 Nepal
155
🇺🇸 United States
125
🇨🇦 Canada
108
🇮🇷 Iran
88

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
319 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
287
Would be under 30 (89%)
35
Would be 30–60 (11%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 322 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
96
International
97

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Maham Through the Generations

Maham, a name that's been around since 2001 when it peaked with 22 births, has remained relatively stable over the years. With an average age of 19, most people named Maham are young adults, with 287 under 30 and only 35 between 30 and 60. It's rare to find someone named Maham over 60, which makes it a name of the new generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 17

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Maham's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Maham

How Many People Have the Name Maham?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 215 people in the United States currently share the name Maham. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,541,625 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Maham a Common or Rare Name?

Maham is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Maham Mean?

Maham means "princess" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Maham in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Maham Most Popular?

The name Maham reached peak popularity in 2001, with 22 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Maham?

Approximately 215 people named Maham live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 215. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,541,625 Americans.

Is Maham a rare name?

Maham is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,541,625 Americans has this name.

What does the name Maham mean?

Maham means "princess" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Maham more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Maham are male and 100% are female.

When was Maham most popular?

Maham peaked in 2001 with 22 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US215
All-Time Births215
1 in X1 in 1,541,625
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2001
World Rank#46,874
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.