UK name, mostly girls
Maheen
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "gracious" or "pretty".
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.
Maheen is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Maheen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1603, with 19 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 40 births.
This profile covers 640 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 48% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 640 living people in the UK are called Maheen. 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
- • Maheen ranked #1603 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 19 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 40 girls were registered as Maheen.
- • Maheen ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #783 in 2009.
- • About 640 living people in the UK are estimated to have Maheen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 98.3% of Maheen registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1603
2024
Births in 2024
19
Latest year
Peak year
2009
40 births
Estimated living
640
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Maheen
In England and Wales birth records, Maheen has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 1.7% of registrations are for boys and 98.3% 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.
Maheen registered for boys
- Ranked #3,895 in 2014
- 4 boys registered in 2014
- Peak: 2011 (4 births)
Maheen registered for girls
- Ranked #1,603 in 2024
- 19 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2009 (40 births)
Meaning
What does Maheen mean?
The name Maheen is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "mahi," which means "beautiful" or "radiant." It is a feminine name that has been popular in the Middle East and South Asia for centuries.
Maheen is believed to have first appeared in ancient Arabic literature and poetry, where it was used to describe the beauty and grace of women. The name gained widespread popularity during the Islamic Golden Age, when Arabic culture and literature flourished.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Maheen can be found in the writings of the famous Persian poet Hafiz, who lived in the 14th century. In his poetry, Hafiz often used the name Maheen as a metaphor for a beautiful and beloved woman.
Throughout history, there have been several notable women who bore the name Maheen. One of the most famous was Maheen Banu Begum, who lived in the 16th century and was the wife of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. She was known for her beauty, intelligence, and influence in the Mughal court.
Another notable Maheen was Maheen Khan, a 17th-century Sufi mystic and poet from present-day Pakistan. She was renowned for her spiritual teachings and her poetry, which often explored themes of love and devotion.
In the 19th century, Maheen Sultana was a prominent female ruler of the princely state of Bhopal in India. She was known for her progressive policies and her efforts to modernize and reform her state.
In more recent times, Maheen Khan was a Pakistani actress and model who rose to fame in the 1970s and 1980s. She starred in numerous Lollywood films and was considered one of the most beautiful actresses of her time.
Additionally, Maheen Ghani Taseer is a prominent Pakistani journalist and author who has written extensively on topics such as politics, culture, and women's rights. She is the daughter of the late Pakistani politician and journalist Salmaan Taseer.
The name Maheen has remained a popular choice for parents in the Middle East and South Asia, and its meaning of "beautiful" and "radiant" has made it a beloved name for centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Maheen over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Maheen in England and Wales, from 1996 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 Maheen, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 19 births in 2024, compared with 40 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maheen by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Maheen 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 | #1403 | 114 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1221 | 278 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1195 | 225 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2639 | 23 | 4 |
Geography
Where Maheen is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Maheen. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Maheen ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #783 in 2009.
Across the UK
Maheen in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#783 in 2009
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Maheen
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Maheen: questions and answers
How popular is the name Maheen in the UK right now?
In 2024, Maheen was ranked #1603 for girls in England and Wales, with 19 births registered.
When was Maheen most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 40 babies registered as Maheen in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Maheen?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "gracious" or "pretty".
How many people are called Maheen in the UK?
A total of 640 babies have been registered as Maheen across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Maheen most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Maheen ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #783 in 2009. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.