Maho

Maho is a girl's name of Japanese origin meaning “unable to bear children.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2011.

Maho at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
“unable to bear children”

About the name Maho

Maho belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its meaning — “unable to bear children” — is the sense carried by its Japanese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Maho first appears in Social Security records in 1998. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #15586 in 1998, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 15 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Maho in US records

First recorded (US)
1998
Best US rank
#15586 in 1998
Peak year
1998
Total since 1880
15

Maho in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2011
Best rank
#5785 in 2011
Babies named Maho in 2011
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Maho mean?

Maho means “unable to bear children” in its Japanese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Maho a boy or girl name?

Maho is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2011.

What origin is the name Maho?

Maho comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Maho?

Maho first appears in US records in 1998. Its best-ever ranking was #15586 in 1998, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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