How Many People Are Named Mahsa?

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

Mahsa
Very Rare
Persian

Mahsa means 'light' in Persian, making it a name that shines bright. Only 1 in 1,030,694 Americans share this rare female name, with just 320 living today. The majority, 84%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern, rising trend.

~320
Living in US
1 in 1,030,694
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Light
🌐
Origin
Persian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Radiant Hopeful Innovative
6
Life Path Number

People with the life-path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and ability to bring harmony to their surroundings.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

127,484
Worldwide Bearers
#8,157
Global Rank
🇮🇷 Iran
124,582
🇺🇸 United States
553
🇨🇦 Canada
481
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
333
🇦🇺 Australia
286
🇬🇧 England
176
🇸🇪 Sweden
165
🇮🇳 India
131
🇳🇱 Netherlands
128
🇮🇩 Indonesia
112

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
320 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
270
Would be under 30 (84%)
53
Would be 30–60 (16%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 323 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: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
7
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Mahsa Through the Generations

Mahsa, a name that's seen a surge in popularity, particularly peaked in 2022 with 49 births. Today, most people named Mahsa are young, with 270 under 30 years old, indicating its strong appeal among the younger generation. As of now, the average age of someone named Mahsa is 11, suggesting it's still climbing in usage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 76
Virginia 31
Texas 19
Washington 18

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mahsa's Persian roots

📄 About the Name Mahsa

How Many People Have the Name Mahsa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 320 people in the United States currently share the name Mahsa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,030,694 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mahsa a Common or Rare Name?

Mahsa 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 Mahsa Mean?

Mahsa means "light" and comes from Persian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Mahsa Most Popular?

The name Mahsa reached peak popularity in 2022, with 49 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Mahsa?

Approximately 320 people named Mahsa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 323. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,030,694 Americans.

Is Mahsa a rare name?

Mahsa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,030,694 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mahsa mean?

Mahsa means "light" and comes from Persian origins.

Is Mahsa more male or female?

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

When was Mahsa most popular?

Mahsa peaked in 2022 with 49 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US320
All-Time Births323
1 in X1 in 1,030,694
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2022
World Rank#8,157
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.