How Many People Are Named Mahi?

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

Mahi
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Mahi means 'fish' in Sanskrit, symbolizing vitality and grace. Only 1,235 people named Mahi live in the US today, making up just 1 in 267,274 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2009 with 100 births.

~591
Living in US
1 in 560,828
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fish
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Vital Graceful Energetic Determined
22
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 22 are believed to be natural leaders and visionaries.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

93,427
Worldwide Bearers
#10,827
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
23,362
🇮🇷 Iran
20,193
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
14,113
🇵🇰 Pakistan
7,904
🇹🇷 Turkey
3,871
🇪🇬 Egypt
3,861
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
3,580
🇳🇬 Nigeria
3,074
🇩🇿 Algeria
3,028
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
2,081

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
42 (3%)
♀ Female
1,193 (97%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
1,244
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,244 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: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Mahi Through the Generations

Mahi, a name rooted in Sanskrit, saw its peak usage in 2009 with 100 births. Since then, it has been on a steady decline, reflecting its status as a modern, newer-generation name. With 1,244 under-30 and none over 60, Mahi is predominantly embraced by younger individuals, giving it a genuinely contemporary feel.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New Jersey 176
California 134
Illinois 91
Texas 42
New York 32
Pennsylvania 20
Georgia 13
Michigan 10
Massachusetts 6
Florida 5

✨ Similar Names to Mahi

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mahi's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Mahi

How Many People Have the Name Mahi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 591 people in the United States currently share the name Mahi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 560,828 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mahi a Common or Rare Name?

Mahi 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 Mahi Mean?

Mahi means "fish" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mahi in SSA data, approximately 3% are male and 97% are female.

When Was Mahi Most Popular?

The name Mahi reached peak popularity in 2009, with 100 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 Mahi?

Approximately 591 people named Mahi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 591. That works out to roughly 1 in 560,828 Americans.

Is Mahi a rare name?

Mahi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 560,828 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mahi mean?

Mahi means "fish" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Mahi more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 3% of people named Mahi are male and 97% are female.

When was Mahi most popular?

Mahi peaked in 2009 with 100 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 US591
All-Time Births591
1 in X1 in 560,828
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2009
World Rank#10,827
Male %3%
Female %97%

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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.