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Malhar

♂ Boy

Pronounced MULL-har /ˈmʌl.hɑr/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit/Marathi Malhar — the name of a classical raga (a musical mode) associated with the monsoon/rains; also an epithet of the god KhandobaLow

In 30 seconds: A raga; a melody of the rains: Malhar is Sanskrit. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'MULL-har').
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit/Marathi Malhar — the name of a classical raga (a musical mode) associated with the monsoon/rains; also an epithet of the god Khandoba
U.S. rank (2025)#9405 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 106

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020072025

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

Malhar comes from the Sanskrit/Marathi Malhar — the name of a classical raga (a musical mode) associated with the monsoon/rains; also an epithet of the god Khandoba. A lyrical, classic name (said 'MULL-har').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian, especially Marathi, families. Rare, a-melody-of-the-rains at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Malhar is the name of a classical raga associated with the monsoon rains (also an epithet of the god Khandoba) — a lyrical, musical name (said 'MULL-har').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Malhar — Sanskrit/Marathi; raga name

Variations

MalhaarMalhar

Nicknames

Mal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Malhar mean?

Malhar is Sanskrit/Marathi — the name of a classical raga associated with the monsoon rains; also an epithet of the god Khandoba.

How do you pronounce Malhar?

It's said MULL-har /ˈmʌl.hɑr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Malhar a boy or girl name?

Malhar is a boy's name.

How popular is Malhar?

Malhar is a very rare name in the U.S.

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