Total births
638
Girls' name · since 1984
Maheen
Maheen has 638 recorded births since 1984 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2001 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 638
- total births
- 1984–2025
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
638 girls have been named Maheen since 1984, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Maheen recorded 638 times among girls since 1984, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 2025.
- 638 total births
- 1984–2025 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
638 girls have been named Maheen since 1984, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2025.
- 638
- total births
- 1984–2025
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Maheen was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
33 babies were named Maheen in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
Maheen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Maheen's full recorded timeline at 2005, 56% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 44% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1984, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2001 peak of 33 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Maheen at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
2001
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1984
Maheen popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2025
- Peak year (2001)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Maheen popularity over time - boys
6 total births recorded since 2007 (Maheen as boys' name)
Maheen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Maheen's strongest decade.
248 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Maheen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 24
1980s
24 births
- 1990s
1990s
137 births
- 2000s
2000s
248 births
- 2010s
2010s
180 births
- 2020s 49
2020s
49 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 248 births (39% of all-time use).
How Maheen compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Maheen's total volume
Maheen vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Maheen by state
Where Maheen concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 54 | 8.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 42 | 6.6% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 12 | 1.9% |
| #4 | California | | 10 | 1.6% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.8% |
New York share of Maheen's total US births 8.5%
Even split
54 of 638 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maheen? ▼
Since 1984, Social Security records show 638 babies named Maheen. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 2001, with 33 births.
When was Maheen most popular? ▼
Maheen was most popular in the 2000s decade with 248 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Maheen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Maheen are New York (54 births), Texas (42 births), New Jersey (12 births).
How long has the name Maheen been used? ▼
Records for Maheen go back to 1984, giving 42 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Maheen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mahogany, Mahala, Mahalia, Maha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Maheen's data
- Maheen's decade-level peak was the 2000s (248 total births); usage has since declined to 49 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Maheens (54 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Maheen
Nearby Names Like Maheen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maheen
Mahogany Girl
#2353 4,134 births
Mahala Girl
#5151 2,889 births
Mahalia Girl
#3123 2,370 births
Maha Girl
#3191 2,019 births
Mahi Girl
#4098 1,236 births
Compare Maheen side by side: Maheen vs Mahogany Maheen vs Mahala Maheen vs Mahalia
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1984–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Maheen: Baby Name Since 1984 - 638 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maheen. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Maheen draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.