Boy · #6,661 in 2026

Mahad

Name: Popularity of the name Mahad in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
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Mahad ( [məɦaːɖ]) is a city in Raigad district situated in the North Konkan region of Maharashtra state, India. It is located 108.5 km (67.4 mi) from District Headquarters Alibag, and 167 km (104 mi) from Mumbai. Mahad is known for Raigad Fort, the capital of the Maratha Empire in Shivaji Maharaj's era and the revolutionary Mahad Satyagraha launched by at Chavdar Tale in the wake of modern India.

Current Rank

#6,661

Peak Rank

#2,840 (2017)

Total Babies

802

5-Yr Trend

-52%

1990

First Year

2026

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#2840

Peak Rank

802

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Mahad

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Etymology

The word "Mahad" is derived from Konkani-marathi words "महा" (Mahā) and "हाट" (Market)."महा" meaning "Great or big" and "हाट" meaning "market", collectively meaning "a big market". The oldest reference of Mahad is found in historical documents in 225 BC. Around 130 AD, Mahad was under rule of Buddhist king Vishnu Pulit of Kambhoja dynasty. He built the Gandharpale caves opposite to Mahad port. Under his rule, Mahad was a port and business center which continued until British Raj . The development of Mahad as a business center continued under the rule of Yadavas of Deogiri in the 13th century.

Origin & history

Mahad, a town nestled in the Konkan region ( History of Mahad ) of Maharashtra, India, holds a significant historical and cultural legacy. With a rich past that dates back to ancient times, Ma-had has witnessed the rise and fall of empires, played a vital role in the Indian independence movement, and now stands as a thriving modern town.

The Story of Mahad

Mahad first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1990, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 42 Mahads were born — ranking #2,840 that year. As of 2026, Mahad ranks #6,661 for baby boys with 12 births, falling sharply (-52%). In total, more than 802 Mahads have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Mahad

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mahad is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Mahat
Malade
Mahood
Milad
Mattoid
Mossad
Muddied
Moneyed
Majid
Mohit
Masood
Mudded

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mahad

What does the name Mahad mean?

How popular is Mahad in 2026?

In 2026, Mahad ranks #6,661 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Mahad most popular?

Mahad reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #2,840 that year with 42 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Mahad most popular?

Mahad has historically been most popular in Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Mahad.

Is Mahad a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Mahad is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Mahad?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mahad include Holdyn, Korban, Braxtin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mahad

Mahad is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 802 births in the dataset. Mahad's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #2,840. Use the chart and map above to compare Mahad's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.