Total births
12
Girls' name · since 1991
Mahwish
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 12 babies named Mahwish, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 12
- total births
- 1991–1993
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Mahwish is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 12 have been recorded since 1991.
Social Security Administration records show Mahwish recorded 12 times among girls since 1991, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 1993.
- 12 total births
- 1991–1993 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
12 girls have been named Mahwish since 1991, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 1993.
- 12
- total births
- 1991–1993
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Mahwish was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
7 babies were named Mahwish in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Mahwish's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mahwish's SSA record in two at 1993 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1993, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mahwish at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1991
Mahwish popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–1993
- Peak year (1991)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 3 years of records
Mahwish by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Mahwish's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Mahwish births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 12 births (100% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mahwish? ▼
Since 1991, Social Security records show 12 babies named Mahwish. The most recent recorded year was 1993. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 7 births.
When was Mahwish most popular? ▼
Mahwish was most popular in the 1990s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
How long has the name Mahwish been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Mahwish since 1991 -- 3 years through the most recent 1993 data.
What names are similar to Mahwish? ▼
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.
Keep exploring Mahwish
Nearby Names Like Mahwish
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mahwish
Mahogany Girl
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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 Mahwish side by side: Mahwish vs Mahogany Mahwish vs Mahala Mahwish vs Mahalia
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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, 1991–1993 (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. "Mahwish: Baby Name Since 1991 - 12 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mahwish. 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 Mahwish 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.