Mahil
A masculine Hindu name meaning "rain cloud".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Mahil. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mahil today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mahil births was 2018 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mahil. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mahil. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2018
6 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#11,622
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Mahil: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Mahil 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 Mahil during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Mahil
The name Mahil is of Sanskrit origin, tracing its roots back to ancient India. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "mahila," which means "woman" or "lady." This name has been in use for centuries, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures.
One of the earliest historical references to the name Mahil can be found in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. In this epic, Mahil is mentioned as the name of a character, though their role and significance are not clearly defined. Additionally, the name appears in various Hindu religious texts, including the Puranas and other sacred literature.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mahil. One of the earliest recorded instances is Mahil Devi (circa 1500 CE), a princess and patron of the arts during the Mughal Empire in India. She is renowned for her support of poets, musicians, and artists, and her contributions to the cultural renaissance of the era.
Another prominent figure with the name Mahil is Mahil Gaur (1888-1968), an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer. She actively participated in the Indian independence movement and fought for women's rights and education. Her efforts to empower women and promote social justice have left a lasting impact on Indian society.
In the realm of literature, Mahil Bharadwaj (1913-1997) was a renowned Hindi novelist and short story writer. Her works explored themes of social injustice, feminism, and the struggles of the underprivileged. She received numerous awards and accolades for her literary contributions, including the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1974.
The name Mahil also holds significance in the field of music. Mahil Banerjee (1929-2021) was a celebrated Indian classical vocalist and one of the pioneers of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana (style) of Hindustani classical music. She was a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, in recognition of her musical achievements.
Another notable figure bearing the name Mahil is Mahil Sherali (born 1959), an Indian politician and social activist. She has dedicated her life to empowering women and promoting their rights, particularly in rural and underprivileged communities. Her efforts have been recognized with several awards and accolades, including the prestigious Nari Shakti Puraskar (Women Power Honor) from the Government of India.
People
Mahil + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mahil 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
Mahil: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mahil?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mahil 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Mahil a common name?
We classify Mahil as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mahil most popular?
The single biggest year for Mahil was 2018, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mahil is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Mahil in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mahil a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mahil in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Mahil still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mahil in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Mahil can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Mahil?
See how many people have the name Mahil on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.