How Many People Are Named Mahek?

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

Mahek
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Mahek is a rare Indian name, very uncommon in the US with only 380 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 867,523 Americans. The majority of those named Mahek are under 30, reflecting its status as a genuinely modern name.

~380
Living in US
1 in 867,523
Americans
2005
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Innovative Energetic
2
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,414
Worldwide Bearers
#121,832
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
2,144
🇮🇷 Iran
436
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
233
🇵🇰 Pakistan
221
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
137
🇺🇸 United States
48
🇳🇬 Nigeria
26
🇮🇩 Indonesia
25
🇨🇦 Canada
22
🇹🇭 Thailand
20

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
380 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
365
Would be under 30 (95%)
19
Would be 30–60 (5%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 384 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: 2005

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
92

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

📜 Mahek Through the Generations

Mahek peaked in popularity in 2005 with 35 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, most people named Mahek are under 30, with 365 individuals falling into this age bracket. Only 19 are aged between 30 and 60, and there are no known individuals over 60, indicating a name that's strongly associated with younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New Jersey 33
New York 22
California 20
Texas 10

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mahek's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Mahek

How Many People Have the Name Mahek?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 380 people in the United States currently share the name Mahek. That works out to roughly 1 in every 867,523 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mahek a Common or Rare Name?

Mahek 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 Mahek Mean?

Mahek means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Mahek Most Popular?

The name Mahek reached peak popularity in 2005, with 35 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Mahek?

Approximately 380 people named Mahek live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 384. That works out to roughly 1 in 867,523 Americans.

Is Mahek a rare name?

Mahek is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 867,523 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mahek mean?

Mahek means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Mahek more male or female?

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

When was Mahek most popular?

Mahek peaked in 2005 with 35 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US380
All-Time Births384
1 in X1 in 867,523
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2005
World Rank#121,832
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.