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Mahya

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Pronounced MAH-yuh /ˈmɑ.jə/Medium

Meaning: Mahya is used in Persian naming, where mah means 'moon' — the same root behind Mahsa ('like the moon') and Mahnaz. It also reads in the U.S. as a spelling near Maya and Amaya. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Moonlit and soft: Mahya is a Persian-style name built on mah, 'moon' (said 'MAH-yuh'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowPersian
MeaningMahya is used in Persian naming, where mah means 'moon' — the same root behind Mahsa ('like the moon') and Mahnaz. It also reads in the U.S. as a spelling near Maya and Amaya. Routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#14532 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 84

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220062024

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

Mahya sits in the Persian family of names built on mah, 'moon', beside Mahsa and Mahtab. In the U.S. it also reads simply as a spelling near Maya. Because both routes are live, we mark the origin uncertain and note it plainly (said 'MAH-yuh').

It is very rare in the U.S. Soft, moonlit, and heritage-adjacent.

Did you know? Persian is full of moon names — Mahsa, Mahnaz, Mahtab — because mah, 'moon', is one of its oldest words of praise. Mahya belongs to that family of light.
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Mahya — Persian mah 'moon' family; also near Maya; routes uncertain

Variations

MahiaMayaMahiya

Nicknames

MahMia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mahya mean?

Mahya belongs to the Persian family of names built on mah, 'moon'; it also reads as a spelling near Maya. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Mahya?

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

Is Mahya a boy or girl name?

Mahya is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Mahya?

Mahya is very rare in the U.S.

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