Mahsa
A transliteration of the Persian female given name مهسا (mahsâ).
Every Mahsa since 1983 — 351 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mahsa
Mahsa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,832 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 351 American babies have been named Mahsa. Its peak came in 2022, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Mahsa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mahsa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #4,832 |
| 2024 | 45 | #3,488 |
| 2023 | 35 | #4,161 |
| 2022 | 49 | #3,300 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,575 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3,975 |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,550 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,932 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,438 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,505 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,017 |
| 2013 | — | — |
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| 2006 | 5 | #18,960 |
| 2005 | — | — |
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| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,091 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,587 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,817 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,909 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahsa mean?
A transliteration of the Persian female given name مهسا (mahsâ).
How popular is the name Mahsa in 2025?
Mahsa ranked #4,832 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mahsa?
351 babies have been named Mahsa in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mahsa most popular?
Mahsa peaked in 2022, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Mahsa a boy or girl name?
Mahsa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mahsa rising or falling?
Mahsa is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.