Mahi
Every Mahi since 2001 — 1,285 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mahi
Mahi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,234 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 1,285 American babies have been named Mahi. Its peak came in 2009, when 100 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 Mahi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mahi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #4,234 | 7 | #10,302 |
| 2024 | 36 | #4,090 | 8 | #9,535 |
| 2023 | 34 | #4,246 | 8 | #9,438 |
| 2022 | 26 | #5,115 | — | — |
| 2021 | 36 | #4,060 | — | — |
| 2020 | 32 | #4,327 | 6 | #11,470 |
| 2019 | 42 | #3,648 | 5 | #13,381 |
| 2018 | 48 | #3,325 | — | — |
| 2017 | 52 | #3,123 | — | — |
| 2016 | 41 | #3,751 | — | — |
| 2015 | 51 | #3,241 | — | — |
| 2014 | 59 | #2,912 | — | — |
| 2013 | 70 | #2,556 | — | — |
| 2012 | 70 | #2,589 | — | — |
| 2011 | 87 | #2,187 | 5 | #13,588 |
| 2010 | 80 | #2,376 | — | — |
| 2009 | 100 | #2,053 | — | — |
| 2008 | 85 | #2,309 | — | — |
| 2007 | 98 | #2,080 | — | — |
| 2006 | 38 | #3,965 | — | — |
| 2005 | 38 | #3,849 | 5 | #12,617 |
| 2004 | 38 | #3,790 | 5 | #12,501 |
| 2003 | 21 | #5,719 | — | — |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,745 | — | — |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,126 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mahi in 2025?
Mahi ranked #4,234 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mahi?
1,285 babies have been named Mahi in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mahi most popular?
Mahi peaked in 2009, when 100 newborns received the name.
Is Mahi a boy or girl name?
Mahi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mahi rising or falling?
Mahi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.