UK girl's name
Mahathi
A Hindu feminine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "great", "supreme" or "mighty".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mahathi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mahathi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 5 births.
This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2010 to 2024. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 20 living people in the UK are called Mahathi. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mahathi ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 5 girls were registered as Mahathi.
- • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mahathi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
5 births
Estimated living
20
2026
Meaning
What does Mahathi mean?
The name Mahathi originates from the Sanskrit language, which has its roots in the ancient Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have first emerged during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Maha," meaning great or noble, and "Athi," which signifies a guest or visitor.
This name holds deep significance within Hindu mythology and is associated with several prominent figures. One of the earliest references can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem composed around the 8th century BCE. In this text, Mahathi is mentioned as the name of a sage who imparted wisdom and guidance to the Pandava princes.
The earliest recorded instance of an individual bearing the name Mahathi dates back to the 6th century CE. This was Mahathi, a renowned scholar and grammarian from the Pallava dynasty in South India. He authored several works on Sanskrit grammar and is widely credited for his contributions to the preservation and promotion of the language.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Mahathi. One such individual was Mahathi Venkatacharya (1476-1567), a celebrated philosopher and spiritual leader from the Vijayanagar Empire. He played a pivotal role in reviving the Dvaita school of Vedanta philosophy and authored numerous treatises on Hindu theology.
Another prominent figure was Mahathi Akka (1683-1741), a revered Kannada poet and mystic from the Kingdom of Mysore. Her poetic works, infused with devotional themes, have left an indelible mark on the literary landscape of Karnataka.
In the 19th century, Mahathi Iyer (1824-1891) was a distinguished Tamil scholar and educator from the Thanjavur Maratha Kingdom. He made significant contributions to the study of Tamil literature and grammar, authoring several books and treatises on the subject.
These are just a few examples of the rich history and cultural significance associated with the name Mahathi. Throughout the ages, it has been borne by individuals who have made invaluable contributions to various fields, including literature, philosophy, and spirituality, leaving an enduring legacy in the annals of history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mahathi over time
The chart below shows babies named Mahathi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mahathi, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mahathi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mahathi 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 | #5891 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5379 | 17 | 5 |
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FAQ
Mahathi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mahathi in the UK right now?
In 2024, Mahathi was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mahathi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 5 babies registered as Mahathi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mahathi?
A Hindu feminine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "great", "supreme" or "mighty".
How many people are called Mahathi in the UK?
A total of 20 babies have been registered as Mahathi across the 6 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.