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Mahi

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAH-hee /ˈmɑ.hi/Medium

Meaning: Variously from the Sanskrit mahi, 'the earth; great', and the Maori mahi, 'work; activity'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The earth; a great one: Mahi is Sanskrit/Maori. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'MAH-hee').
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Origin LowSanskrit, Maori
MeaningVariously from the Sanskrit mahi, 'the earth; great', and the Maori mahi, 'work; activity'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#10302 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 49

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420042025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mahi comes variously from the Sanskrit mahi, 'the earth; great', and the Maori mahi, 'work; activity' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'MAH-hee').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian and Pacific families. Rare, the-earth-and-great at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Mahi is variously 'the earth; great' (Sanskrit) and 'work; activity' (Maori) — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MAH-hee').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Mahi — Sanskrit/Maori; routes layered

Variations

MahieMahee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mahi mean?

Mahi is variously Sanskrit 'the earth; great' and Maori 'work; activity'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mahi?

It's said MAH-hee /ˈmɑ.hi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mahi a boy or girl name?

Mahi is a boy's name here (it is also used for girls).

How popular is Mahi?

Mahi is a very rare name in the U.S.

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