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Mahika

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Pronounced mah-HEE-kah /mɑˈhi.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit mahika, 'the earth'; also 'dew, frost, mist'Medium

In 30 seconds: Earth and dew: Mahika is Sanskrit for 'the earth' — and 'dew, mist'. Grounded, soft, and lovely.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit mahika, 'the earth'; also 'dew, frost, mist'

U.S. rank (2024)#4827 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 532

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

Mahika comes from Sanskrit mahika, 'the earth' (and 'dew, frost, mist'). A grounded yet ethereal modern name across India, blending earth and gentle dew.

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, the-earth-or-dew at the root, and soft.

Did you know? Mahika means 'the earth' — and 'dew, frost, mist' — in Sanskrit; a grounded yet ethereal modern Indian name.

Overall data confidence 75%

Sanskrit references — mahika — etymology

Variations

MahikaMaahika

Nicknames

Mahi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mahika mean?

Mahika is Sanskrit for 'the earth; dew, mist'.

How do you pronounce Mahika?

It's said mah-HEE-kah /mɑˈhi.kɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mahika a boy or girl name?

Mahika is a girl's name.

How popular is Mahika?

Mahika is a rare name in the U.S.