UK name, mostly boys
Mahin
A Persian name meaning moonlight or radiant.
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.
Mahin is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Mahin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 9 births.
This profile covers 102 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1998 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 56% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 101 living people in the UK are called Mahin. 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
- • Mahin ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 9 boys were registered as Mahin.
- • About 101 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mahin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 90.3% of Mahin registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2004
9 births
Estimated living
101
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Mahin
In England and Wales birth records, Mahin has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 90.3% of registrations are for boys and 9.7% 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.
Mahin registered for boys
- Ranked #3,688 in 2024
- 5 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2004 (9 births)
Mahin registered for girls
- Ranked #5,556 in 2009
- 3 girls registered in 2009
- Peak: 2001 (5 births)
Meaning
What does Mahin mean?
The name Mahin is believed to have its origins in the Persian language, which is spoken primarily in Iran and parts of Central Asia. It is derived from the Old Persian word "mah," which means "moon" or "month." The name is thought to have been in use as early as the Sassanid Empire, which ruled over Persia from the 3rd to the 7th century AD.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mahin can be found in the Shahnameh, a famous epic poem written by the Persian poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. In the poem, Mahin is mentioned as the name of a beautiful woman who was beloved by the legendary hero Zal.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Mahin. One of the most famous was Mahin Banoo Begum, a 16th-century princess and poet from the Mughal Empire. She was known for her eloquent poetry and her patronage of the arts.
Another prominent figure was Mahin Jalili, an Iranian poet and women's rights activist who lived in the early 20th century. She was a pioneer in the fight for women's education and equality in Iran, and her poems often reflected themes of social justice and women's empowerment.
In the realm of literature, Mahin Qudsi was a renowned Iranian author and playwright. Born in 1907, she was known for her powerful and thought-provoking works that explored social issues and the complexities of human relationships.
In the world of music, Mahin Tehrani was a celebrated Iranian singer and composer who was active in the mid-20th century. She was renowned for her powerful voice and her ability to convey deep emotions through her music.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Mahin in Islamic history is Mahin Bint Yazid, who lived in the 7th century. She was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and was known for her devotion to Islam and her charitable works.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mahin over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Mahin in England and Wales, from 1998 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 Mahin, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mahin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mahin 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 | #4195 | 12 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3422 | 25 | 5 |
| 2000s | #2492 | 62 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2901 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Mahin
- 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
Mahin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mahin in the UK right now?
In 2024, Mahin was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Mahin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 9 babies registered as Mahin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mahin?
A Persian name meaning moonlight or radiant.
How many people are called Mahin in the UK?
A total of 102 babies have been registered as Mahin across the 19 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.