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Mahina

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Pronounced mah-HEE-nah /mɑˈhi.nɑ/High

Meaning: Moon, moonlight; from Hawaiian mahina, also the name of the moon goddessHigh

In 30 seconds: The moon herself, in three soft syllables: Mahina is Hawaiian for the moon and its silver light — and the name of the island moon goddess. Luminous, oceanic, serene.

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Origin HighHawaiian

MeaningMoon, moonlight; from Hawaiian mahina, also the name of the moon goddess

U.S. rank (2025)#3876 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births38 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 687

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

Mahina comes from Hawaiian mahina, 'moon, moonlight', and names the moon goddess of island myth. The lunar calendar shaped Hawaiian farming and fishing, giving the word deep cultural weight.

In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian and Pacific Islander families and among lovers of celestial names. Rare, moonlit at the root, and gently flowing.

Did you know? In Hawaiian tradition the phases of Mahina, the moon, governed the planting and fishing calendar — so the name carries an entire system of island timekeeping in its glow.

Overall data confidence 85%

Pukui & Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary — mahina — root meaning

Variations

MahenaMahinaarangi

Nicknames

HinaMahi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mahina mean?

Mahina is Hawaiian for 'moon, moonlight', also the name of the moon goddess.

How do you pronounce Mahina?

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

Is Mahina a boy or girl name?

Mahina is a girl's name.

How popular is Mahina?

Mahina is a rare name in the U.S.