Maha
Every Maha since 1964 — 2,019 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maha
Maha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,764 in 2025 with 62 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 2,019 American babies have been named Maha. Its peak came in 2002, when 79 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Maha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62 | #2,764 |
| 2024 | 50 | #3,206 |
| 2023 | 47 | #3,407 |
| 2022 | 33 | #4,341 |
| 2021 | 33 | #4,298 |
| 2020 | 38 | #3,817 |
| 2019 | 48 | #3,314 |
| 2018 | 51 | #3,188 |
| 2017 | 52 | #3,122 |
| 2016 | 53 | #3,125 |
| 2015 | 46 | #3,459 |
| 2014 | 37 | #4,073 |
| 2013 | 40 | #3,823 |
| 2012 | 40 | #3,887 |
| 2011 | 40 | #3,815 |
| 2010 | 41 | #3,788 |
| 2009 | 42 | #3,778 |
| 2008 | 39 | #4,057 |
| 2007 | 51 | #3,313 |
| 2006 | 52 | #3,205 |
| 2005 | 55 | #2,954 |
| 2004 | 56 | #2,879 |
| 2003 | 61 | #2,626 |
| 2002 | 79 | #2,133 |
| 2001 | 67 | #2,370 |
| 2000 | 54 | #2,729 |
| 1995 | 35 | #3,254 |
| 1990 | 31 | #3,481 |
| 1985 | 24 | #3,584 |
| 1980 | 16 | #4,652 |
| 1975 | 12 | #5,027 |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,270 |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,233 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maha in 2025?
Maha ranked #2,764 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 62 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maha?
2,019 babies have been named Maha in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maha most popular?
Maha peaked in 2002, when 79 newborns received the name.
Is Maha a boy or girl name?
Maha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maha rising or falling?
Maha is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.