Maha

Maha is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning “great.” In 2024 it was given to 50 girls in the United States.

Maha at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“great”

About the name Maha

Maha belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “great” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Maha first appears in Social Security records in 1964. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2133 in 2002, and in 2024 50 babies received the name — 1,955 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Maha in US records

First recorded (US)
1964
Best US rank
#2133 in 2002
Peak year
2002
Babies named Maha in 2024
50
Total since 1880
1,955

Maha in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#622 in 2025
Babies named Maha in 2025
63
Total since 1996
930

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Maha mean?

Maha means “great” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Maha a boy or girl name?

Maha is a girl name. In 2024, 50 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Maha?

Maha comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Maha?

Maha first appears in US records in 1964. Its best-ever ranking was #2133 in 2002, and 50 babies were given the name in 2024.

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