Total births
687
Girls' name · since 1974
Mahina
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 687 babies named Mahina, peaking in 2022. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3661
- among girls today
- 687
- born since 1974
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other girls
Mahina currently ranks #3661 among girls' names in America, with 687 babies recorded since 1974.
Mahina has 687 recorded births among girls since 1974, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3661 as of the latest data, more common than 79% of girls, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2025.
- #3661 among girls today
- 687 born since 1974
- 2020s peak decade
- 79% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mahina is currently the #3661 girls' name in America, more common than 79% of girls - 687 born since 1974, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3661
- among girls today
- 687
- born since 1974
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other girls
Mahina vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3661
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 79% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Mahina was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
53 babies were named Mahina in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Mahina compares
687 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
Mahina's all-time total is 80% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mahina | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 687 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 53 | 48 | 19,840 |
Mahina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Mahina's full recorded timeline at 2007, 74% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 26% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1974, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2022 peak of 53 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Mahina at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#3,661
Active since
1974
Mahina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 53
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Mahina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Mahina's strongest decade.
247 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Mahina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
- 1990s 69
1990s
69 births
- 2000s
2000s
128 births
- 2010s
2010s
227 births
- 2020s
2020s
247 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 247 births (36% of all-time use).
How Mahina 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 Mahina's total volume
Mahina vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mahina by state
Where Mahina concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 364 | 53.0% |
| #2 | California | | 40 | 5.8% |
Hawaii share of Mahina's total US births 53.0%
Even split
364 of 687 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mahina? ▼
Mahina has been given to 687 babies in the U.S. since 1974, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #3661 as of the latest data. 53 babies were born in 2022, its single highest year.
When was Mahina most popular? ▼
Mahina was most popular in the 2020s decade with 247 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Mahina most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mahina are Hawaii (364 births), California (40 births).
How long has the name Mahina been used? ▼
Records for Mahina go back to 1974, giving 52 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Mahina? ▼
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 Mahina's data
- Hawaii records the most Mahinas (364 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii 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 Mahina
Nearby Names Like Mahina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mahina
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 Mahina side by side: Mahina vs Mahogany Mahina vs Mahala Mahina vs Mahalia
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mahina
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, 1974–2025 (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. "Mahina: #3661 Girls' Name - 687 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mahina. 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 Mahina 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.