UK name, mostly boys
Mahee
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "great, large, or prosperous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 3 girls.
Mahee is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Mahee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2538, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 6 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2002 to 2006. 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.
Mahee is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Mahee. 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 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mahee ranked #2538 for boys in England and Wales in 2006, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 6 boys were registered as Mahee.
- • Mahee is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mahee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 75.0% of Mahee registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2538
2006
Births in 2006
6
Latest year
Peak year
2006
6 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Mahee
In England and Wales birth records, Mahee has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 75.0% of registrations are for boys and 25.0% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Mahee registered for boys
- Ranked #2,538 in 2006
- 6 boys registered in 2006
- Peak: 2006 (6 births)
Mahee registered for girls
- Ranked #5,730 in 2015
- 3 girls registered in 2015
- Peak: 2015 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Mahee mean?
The name Mahee is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that was widely spoken in the Indian subcontinent. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "maha," which means great or mighty, and "ee," which is a common suffix used to form personal names.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Mahee can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was often used to refer to individuals of great importance or stature. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Mahabharata, a Hindu epic poem that dates back to around the 8th century BCE.
Throughout history, the name Mahee has been associated with several notable figures. One of the most famous was Mahee Shvetsaree, an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century CE. He is credited with making significant contributions to the fields of algebra and trigonometry, and his works were widely studied throughout the Islamic world.
Another prominent individual with the name Mahee was Mahee Chandra Nyayaratna, a Bengali philosopher and scholar who lived in the 18th century. He was widely regarded as one of the greatest minds of his time and was renowned for his expertise in logic, epistemology, and metaphysics.
In the realm of literature, the name Mahee is associated with Mahee Narayana Kavi, a renowned Sanskrit poet who lived in the 16th century. His works, which included epic poems and devotional hymns, were highly acclaimed and are still widely studied today.
The name Mahee has also been associated with several rulers and monarchs throughout history. One notable example is Mahee Scindia, a Maratha ruler who lived in the 18th century and played a significant role in the political affairs of northern India during his reign.
While the name Mahee has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and languages over the centuries. This widespread use has contributed to its enduring popularity and has ensured that it remains a well-known and respected name across many regions of the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mahee over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Mahee in England and Wales, from 2002 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mahee, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2006, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mahee by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mahee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #2882 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Mahee
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- 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
Mahee: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mahee in the UK right now?
In 2006, Mahee was ranked #2538 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Mahee most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 6 babies registered as Mahee in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mahee?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "great, large, or prosperous".
How many people are called Mahee in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Mahee across the 2 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.