Holding steady, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Maham since 1990
Babies named Maham per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 73 |
| 2000s | 124 |
| 2010s | 87 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Maham is a lyrical name of Arabic and Persian origin meaning 'moon' or 'my moon', evoking beauty and celestial grace. In the United States, it has been in use since at least 1990, with a peak in 2001 when it was most chosen. The name has maintained a stable trajectory, remaining a relatively rare but appreciated choice, with about 1 in 229,610 babies given this name in 2025. Its cross-cultural appeal makes it familiar across Arabic, Persian, and Urdu-speaking communities, yet it remains distinctive in English-speaking countries. The name has not appeared among the top state-level rankings, indicating its niche status, but it continues to be a meaningful option for families seeking a name with a poetic, universal quality.
Maham is a name of Arabic and Persian origin, derived from the word 'mah' meaning moon, combined with the suffix '-am' making it 'my moon' or 'like the moon'. It carries the poetic meaning of being beautiful and radiant like the moon. The name is used across the Arabic-speaking world, Iran, and South Asia, especially in Muslim communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mahi, Mimi, Ham
Variants: Maham, Mahamm
Sibling names for Maham
Names that share Maham's style, for a brother or sister.
