Mahi
Mahi first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2009, when 100 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Mahi popular?
Declining Mahi is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2009 peak.
| 2020s | 198 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 600 | |
| 2000s | 438 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Mahi mean?
From Sanskrit mahi (मही), 'the earth, the world; great'. Note a homophone from a different root: Persian/Urdu mahi means 'fish'.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahi mean?
Mahi means the earth; the great one. From Sanskrit mahi (मही), 'the earth, the world; great'. Note a homophone from a different root: Persian/Urdu mahi means 'fish'.
What is the origin of the name Mahi?
Mahi is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Mahi?
Mahi is pronounced “MAH-hee.”
Is Mahi a boy or a girl name?
Mahi is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Mahi a popular name right now?
Mahi is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2009 peak.
How popular is the name Mahi?
In 2025, Mahi ranked #10302 · U.S. boys and #4234 · U.S. girls in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Mahi most popular?
Mahi was most popular in 2009, when about 100 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Mahi?
Names similar to Mahi include Aaradhya, Aarohi, Kavya, Avni, Divya.
What names go well with Mahi?
sanskrit names that pair well with Mahi include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.