Mahima
Borrowed from Sanskrit महिमा (mahimā, “grandeur, glory”).
Every Mahima since 1993 — 480 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mahima
Mahima is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,675 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 480 American babies have been named Mahima. Its peak came in 2000, when 33 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 Mahima stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mahima year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,675 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,324 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10,062 |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,071 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,308 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,969 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,192 |
| 2018 | 14 | #8,004 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,134 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,474 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,905 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,331 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,613 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,471 |
| 2011 | 18 | #7,018 |
| 2010 | 18 | #7,101 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,720 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5,678 |
| 2007 | 25 | #5,635 |
| 2006 | 22 | #6,046 |
| 2005 | 22 | #5,710 |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,679 |
| 2003 | 20 | #5,958 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,293 |
| 2001 | 23 | #5,112 |
| 2000 | 33 | #3,843 |
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Famous people named Mahima
- Mahima Chaudhry Actor · b. 1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahima mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit महिमा (mahimā, “grandeur, glory”).
How popular is the name Mahima in 2025?
Mahima ranked #12,675 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mahima?
480 babies have been named Mahima in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mahima most popular?
Mahima peaked in 2000, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Mahima a boy or girl name?
Mahima is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mahima rising or falling?
Mahima is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mahima?
Well-known people named Mahima include Mahima Chaudhry (actor).