UK boy's name
Mahaan
A South Indian name conveying greatness, power, or bigness.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mahaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mahaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 4 births.
This profile covers 30 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2007 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 30 living people in the UK are called Mahaan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mahaan ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 4 boys were registered as Mahaan.
- • About 30 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mahaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
4 births
Estimated living
30
2026
Meaning
What does Mahaan mean?
The given name Mahaan has its origins rooted in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that served as the foundation for many modern-day Indian languages. The name Mahaan is derived from the Sanskrit word "maha," meaning "great" or "mighty," and it is often associated with qualities such as strength, power, and grandeur.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Mahaan can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was commonly used to describe deities, kings, and other revered figures. One notable example is found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem, where the name appears in reference to the great warrior Arjuna, who was also known as Mahaan Veer (the mighty warrior).
Throughout history, the name Mahaan has been borne by several notable individuals, including Mahaan Mirdha (c. 1490-1578), a celebrated Indian poet and mystic known for his devotional works. Another prominent figure was Mahaan Mandak (1655-1724), a renowned Marathi poet and scholar who made significant contributions to the Marathi literary tradition.
In the realm of politics and governance, Mahaan Singh Rathore (1672-1743) was a prominent Rajput ruler who served as the Maharaja of Marwar (present-day Jodhpur, India) and played a crucial role in the expansion and defense of his kingdom. Additionally, Mahaan Chand Nanda (c. 424-362 BCE) was an influential ruler of the Nanda Empire, which was one of the largest empires in ancient India.
Beyond the Indian subcontinent, the name Mahaan has also been documented in other parts of the world. For instance, Mahaan Ali Khan (1819-1857) was a Persian military commander and poet who served in the Qajar dynasty and played a significant role in the Anglo-Persian War of 1856-1857.
While the name Mahaan has maintained its popularity and significance within various cultures and traditions, particularly in South Asia, it continues to be associated with strength, grandeur, and excellence, reflecting the enduring legacy of its Sanskrit roots.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mahaan over time
The chart below shows babies named Mahaan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mahaan, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mahaan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mahaan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4496 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4594 | 16 | 5 |
| 2000s | #4058 | 7 | 2 |
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- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Mahaan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mahaan in the UK right now?
In 2023, Mahaan was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mahaan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 4 babies registered as Mahaan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mahaan?
A South Indian name conveying greatness, power, or bigness.
How many people are called Mahaan in the UK?
A total of 30 babies have been registered as Mahaan across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.