Declining since 2017, #5,554 for girls today.
Popularity of Maahi since 2004
Babies named Maahi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 74 |
| 2010s | 270 |
| 2020s | 138 |
Meaning & origin
Maahi is a modern name with Indian and Sanskrit origins, first recorded in the United States in 2004. Its exact meaning is uncertain, but it is likely a variant of Mahi, which can mean 'great earth' or 'moonlight' in Sanskrit. The name reached its peak popularity in 2018 (rank 5,554) and has been in a falling trajectory since 2017. In the latest year (2025), it ranked 5,554th, given to roughly 1 in every 73,058 newborns. As a relatively recent addition to the American naming landscape, Maahi reflects the growing influence of South Asian names in the United States, particularly within the Indian diaspora.
Maahi is likely a feminine variant of the masculine name Mahi, which has roots in Sanskrit where it can mean 'great earth' or 'moonlight.' The name emerged in the United States in the early 2000s, possibly influenced by South Asian diaspora naming trends or as a phonetic variant of Mahi. It has gained modest usage, peaking in popularity in 2018.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Mahi, Maahee, Maahie
Sibling names for Maahi
Names that share Maahi's style, for a brother or sister.
