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Mahina

/ mah-HEE-nah /
Girl hawaiian 3 syllables
Meaning
Mahina means Moon (hawaiian).
Gender
Girl
Origin
hawaiian
Pronunciation
mah-HEE-nah
Popularity
#3876 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Mahina in the US, 1880–2025
198020002020

Mahina first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2022, when 53 girls were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Mahina popular?

Rising Mahina has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.

US babies given the name Mahina, by decade
2020s 247
2010s 227
2000s 128
1990s 69
1980s 11
1970s 5

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Mahina mean?

Mahina is the Hawaiian word for 'moon, month, moonlight,' from Proto-Polynesian masina, and is linked to the goddess Hina. The lunar meaning is well documented in Hawaiian dictionaries.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mahina mean?

Mahina means Moon. Mahina is the Hawaiian word for 'moon, month, moonlight,' from Proto-Polynesian masina, and is linked to the goddess Hina. The lunar meaning is well documented in Hawaiian dictionaries.

What is the origin of the name Mahina?

Mahina is of hawaiian origin.

How do you pronounce Mahina?

Mahina is pronounced “mah-HEE-nah.”

Is Mahina a boy or a girl name?

Mahina is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Mahina a popular name right now?

Mahina has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.

How popular is the name Mahina?

In 2025, Mahina ranked #3876 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Mahina most popular?

Mahina was most popular in 2022, when about 53 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Mahina?

Names similar to Mahina include Alani, Kailani, Kehlani, Leilani, Malia.

What names go well with Mahina?

hawaiian names that pair well with Mahina include Kai, Leilani, Kehlani, Alani, Malia.