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Mahiya

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Pronounced muh-HEE-yah /məˈhiː.jə/Medium

Meaning: A Hindi/Punjabi name meaning 'joy; bliss,' and used affectionately as a term of endearment ('beloved'). Warm and lyrical.Low

In 30 seconds: A joyful name: Mahiya means 'joy; bliss' in Hindi/Punjabi (said 'muh-HEE-yah'). Warm and lyrical.
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Origin MediumHindi, Punjabi
MeaningA Hindi/Punjabi name meaning 'joy; bliss,' and used affectionately as a term of endearment ('beloved'). Warm and lyrical.
U.S. rank (2024)#16710 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 144

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201320002024

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

Mahiya means 'joy; bliss' in Hindi and Punjabi and doubles as an affectionate endearment. It reads warm and melodic — rare in the U.S. (said 'muh-HEE-yah').

It appears rarely in the U.S., more familiar in South Asian families. Rare, joyful, and warm.

Did you know? Mahiya is a Hindi/Punjabi name for 'joy; bliss,' also used as a tender term of endearment — a warm, lyrical choice (said 'muh-HEE-yah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Mahiya — Hindi/Punjabi 'joy, bliss'

Variations

MahiaMahiyaaMaahiya

Nicknames

MahiHiya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mahiya mean?

Mahiya is a Hindi/Punjabi name meaning 'joy; bliss,' also a term of endearment.

How do you pronounce Mahiya?

It's said muh-HEE-yah /məˈhiː.jə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mahiya a boy or girl name?

Mahiya is a girl's name.

How popular is Mahiya?

Mahiya is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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