Total births
566
Girls' name · since 2000
Mahika
Since 2000, U.S. Social Security records show 566 babies named Mahika, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4862
- among girls today
- 566
- born since 2000
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other girls
Mahika currently ranks #4862 among girls' names in America, with 566 babies recorded since 2000.
Mahika has 566 recorded births among girls since 2000, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4862 as of the latest data, more common than 73% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2000 to 2025.
- #4862 among girls today
- 566 born since 2000
- 2000s peak decade
- 73% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mahika is currently the #4862 girls' name in America, more common than 73% of girls - 566 born since 2000, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4862
- among girls today
- 566
- born since 2000
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other girls
Mahika vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4862
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 73% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Mahika was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
35 babies were named Mahika in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Mahika compares
566 Top 42% higher than 58% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Mahika's all-time total is 48% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mahika | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 566 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 35 | 48 | 19,840 |
Mahika's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Mahika splits its recorded history at 2013: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2000 (8 births) -- compare that against the 2007 peak of 35 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Mahika at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#4,862
Active since
2000
Mahika popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2000–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Mahika by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Mahika's strongest decade.
205 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Mahika births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
205 births
- 2010s
2010s
202 births
- 2020s
2020s
159 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 205 births (36% of all-time use).
How Mahika 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 Mahika's total volume
Mahika vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mahika by state
Where Mahika concentrates geographically, total births since 2000
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 81 | 14.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 21 | 3.7% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 18 | 3.2% |
| #4 | Virginia | | 6 | 1.1% |
California share of Mahika's total US births 14.3%
Even split
81 of 566 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mahika? ▼
566 babies have been named Mahika since 2000. It currently ranks #4862 among girls. The peak year was 2007 with 35 births.
When was Mahika most popular? ▼
Mahika was most popular in the 2000s decade with 205 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Mahika most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mahika are California (81 births), Texas (21 births), New Jersey (18 births).
How long has the name Mahika been used? ▼
Records for Mahika go back to 2000, giving 26 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Mahika? ▼
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 Mahika's data
- Mahika's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (205 total births) through the 2020s (159) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Mahikas (81 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Mahika
Nearby Names Like Mahika
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mahika
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 Mahika side by side: Mahika vs Mahogany Mahika vs Mahala Mahika vs Mahalia
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mahika
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 2000–2025 (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. "Mahika: #4862 Girls' Name - 566 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mahika. 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 Mahika 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 June 2026.