Mahi

♀ Girl

Pronounced MAH-hee /ˈmɑ.hi/High

Meaning: From Sanskrit mahi, 'the earth, the great one' — also linked to 'river' and abundanceMedium

In 30 seconds: The whole earth in two soft beats: Mahi is Sanskrit for 'the earth, the great one'. Grounded, abundant, and gently melodic.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit mahi, 'the earth, the great one' — also linked to 'river' and abundance

U.S. rank (2025)#4234 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births34 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,236

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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 from Sanskrit mahi, 'the earth, the great one' (also associated with a sacred river and abundance). A sweet, grounded modern favorite in Indian naming.

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, earth at the root, and warm.

Did you know? In Sanskrit, mahi means 'the earth' itself — and shares its root with words for greatness and abundance; the name carries the whole world's generosity.

Overall data confidence 78%

Sanskrit references — mahi — root meaning

Variations

MahieMaahiMahika

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Mahi Drysdale (1983-)
New Zealand Olympic gold-medal-winning rower
★Mahi Basman
Sri Lankan chess player and women international master

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mahi mean?

Mahi is Sanskrit for 'the earth, the great one'.

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 girl's name.

How popular is Mahi?

Mahi is a rare name in the U.S.