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Mahsa

/ MAH-sah /
Girl Persian 2 syllables
Meaning
Mahsa means Like the moon (Persian).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Persian
Pronunciation
MAH-sah
Popularity
#4832 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Mahsa in the US, 1880–2025
20002020

Mahsa first appears in US records in 1983. It peaked in 2022, when 49 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 28.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Mahsa popular?

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

US babies given the name Mahsa, by decade
2020s 211
2010s 67
2000s 15
1990s 46
1980s 12

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

What does Mahsa mean?

Mahsa means “like the moon” in Persian.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mahsa mean?

Mahsa means Like the moon. Mahsa means “like the moon” in Persian.

What is the origin of the name Mahsa?

Mahsa is of Persian origin.

How do you pronounce Mahsa?

Mahsa is pronounced “MAH-sah.”

Is Mahsa a boy or a girl name?

Mahsa is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Mahsa a popular name right now?

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

How popular is the name Mahsa?

In 2025, Mahsa ranked #4832 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Mahsa most popular?

Mahsa was most popular in 2022, when about 49 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Mahsa?

Names similar to Mahsa include Darya, Parisa, Bahar, Setareh, Shirin.

What names go well with Mahsa?

Persian names that pair well with Mahsa include Jasmine, Esther, Jasper, Darius, Cyrus.