Boy · #10,774 in 2026

Mahesh

Name: Popularity of the name Mahesh in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Mahesh, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

The name Mahesh (/mahe-sh/) is a short version of a name of Sanskrit origin, Maheswara or Umamaheswara, meaning "great ruler". It is a popular name for Hindu boys as it is one of the names of the Hindu deity Shiva.

Current Rank

#10,774

Peak Rank

#5,901 (2007)

Total Babies

214

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1970

First Year

2017

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#5901

Peak Rank

214

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Mahesh

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

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The Story of Mahesh

Mahesh first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1970, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 14 Maheshs were born — ranking #5,901 that year. As of 2026, Mahesh ranks #10,774 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 214 Maheshs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Mahesh

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

Mahir
Mahal
Mohair
Maho
Mahoe
Meho
Mccosh
Juhasz
Mahat
Mehi
Minish
Marish

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mahesh

What does the name Mahesh mean?

How popular is Mahesh in 2026?

In 2026, Mahesh ranks #10,774 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Mahesh most popular?

Mahesh reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #5,901 that year with 14 babies given the name.

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

Mahesh has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Mahesh.

Is Mahesh a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Mahesh?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mahesh include Enis, Zeferino, Kayron. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mahesh

Mahesh is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 214 births in the dataset. Mahesh's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #5,901. Use the chart and map above to compare Mahesh'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.