Mahathi
A Hindu feminine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "great", "supreme" or "mighty".
Name Census estimates that about 318 living Americans carry the first name Mahathi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mahathi today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mahathi births was 2014 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mahathi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
318
~ 1 in 1,077,844 Americans
Peak year
2014
27 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,290
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Mahathi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mahathi from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 163 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Mahathi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mahathi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mahathi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mahathis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Mahathi
The name Mahathi originates from the Sanskrit language, which has its roots in the ancient Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have first emerged during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Maha," meaning great or noble, and "Athi," which signifies a guest or visitor.
This name holds deep significance within Hindu mythology and is associated with several prominent figures. One of the earliest references can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem composed around the 8th century BCE. In this text, Mahathi is mentioned as the name of a sage who imparted wisdom and guidance to the Pandava princes.
The earliest recorded instance of an individual bearing the name Mahathi dates back to the 6th century CE. This was Mahathi, a renowned scholar and grammarian from the Pallava dynasty in South India. He authored several works on Sanskrit grammar and is widely credited for his contributions to the preservation and promotion of the language.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Mahathi. One such individual was Mahathi Venkatacharya (1476-1567), a celebrated philosopher and spiritual leader from the Vijayanagar Empire. He played a pivotal role in reviving the Dvaita school of Vedanta philosophy and authored numerous treatises on Hindu theology.
Another prominent figure was Mahathi Akka (1683-1741), a revered Kannada poet and mystic from the Kingdom of Mysore. Her poetic works, infused with devotional themes, have left an indelible mark on the literary landscape of Karnataka.
In the 19th century, Mahathi Iyer (1824-1891) was a distinguished Tamil scholar and educator from the Thanjavur Maratha Kingdom. He made significant contributions to the study of Tamil literature and grammar, authoring several books and treatises on the subject.
These are just a few examples of the rich history and cultural significance associated with the name Mahathi. Throughout the ages, it has been borne by individuals who have made invaluable contributions to various fields, including literature, philosophy, and spirituality, leaving an enduring legacy in the annals of history.
People
Mahathi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mahathi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mahathi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mahathi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 318 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mahathi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,077,844 US residents.
Is Mahathi a common name?
We classify Mahathi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 321 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mahathi most popular?
The single biggest year for Mahathi was 2014, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mahathi is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mahathi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mahathi in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.