Mahan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Heavenly, calming, soothing
Origin: Hawaiian/Sanskrit
Popularity: Ranked #10301 in 2025 with 7 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Malani. Shares the meaning 'Heavenly, calming, soothing.'
Similar names: mahani, mahlani, mahlanni, matthan, maha, mahogani, mahogany, maaran
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Mahan? About 1 in 475,500 babies born in 2025 were named Mahan, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Mahan
What does the name Mahan mean?
Mahan means “Heavenly, calming, soothing” from Hawaiian/Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Mahan?
Mahan has Hawaiian/Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Heavenly, calming, soothing”.
How popular is Mahan?
Mahan ranked #9714 in 2025 — given to 7 babies that year.
When was Mahan most popular?
Mahan peaked in 2019 with 12 babies registered that year.
Is Mahan a boy or girl name?
Mahan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Mahans in registered births are male.
Is the name Mahan rising or falling in popularity?
Mahan has risen 714 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #10428 in 2020 to #9714 in 2025.
How long has Mahan been recorded?
Mahan appears in birth records across 14 years — from 2009 through 2025.