Rising since 1988, #3,832 for girls today.
Popularity of Mahina since 1974
Babies named Mahina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 69 |
| 2000s | 128 |
| 2010s | 227 |
| 2020s | 247 |
Meaning & origin
Mahina is a Hawaiian name meaning 'moon' or 'moonlight,' directly drawn from the Hawaiian language. It was first recorded in the United States in 1974, and has been on a steady upward trajectory since 1988. In 2025, it ranked 3,832, with a usage rate of 1 in 42,297. Its peak popularity came in 2023. The name is most strongly associated with Hawaii and California, reflecting its Polynesian roots and the cultural significance of the moon in Hawaiian mythology. Mahina is a distinctive choice that honors Pacific Islander heritage and natural imagery.
Mahina is a Hawaiian word meaning 'moon' or 'moonlight.' It is sometimes associated with Hina, the Polynesian goddess of the moon, who appears in myths across the Pacific islands. The name has been in limited use in the United States since 1974 and has been rising in popularity since 1988, with a notable peak in Hawaii and California.
Where Mahina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Mahina” around the world
Where Mahina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hina, Mahi
Sibling names for Mahina
Names that share Mahina's style, for a brother or sister.
