Mahsa

Mahsa is a girl's name of Persian origin meaning “like the moon.” In 2024 it was given to 45 girls in the United States.

Mahsa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Persian
Meaning
“like the moon”

About the name Mahsa

Mahsa belongs to the Persian tradition. Its meaning — “like the moon” — is the sense carried by its Persian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Mahsa first appears in Social Security records in 1983. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3299 in 2022, and in 2024 45 babies received the name — 323 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mahsa in US records

First recorded (US)
1983
Best US rank
#3299 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Mahsa in 2024
45
Total since 1880
323

Mahsa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1639 in 2025
Babies named Mahsa in 2025
18
Total since 1996
131

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mahsa mean?

Mahsa means “like the moon” in its Persian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Mahsa a boy or girl name?

Mahsa is a girl name. In 2024, 45 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mahsa?

Mahsa comes from the Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Mahsa?

Mahsa first appears in US records in 1983. Its best-ever ranking was #3299 in 2022, and 45 babies were given the name in 2024.

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