Mahki
A variant of Micha, of Hebrew origin signifying "Who is like God?".
Name Census estimates that about 1,001 living Americans carry the first name Mahki. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mahki today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mahki births was 2012 (73 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mahki. 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
- • Mahki is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 14 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.0K
~ 1 in 342,412 Americans
Peak year
2012
73 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,346
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Mahki: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mahki from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 503 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mahki 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 Mahki during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mahkis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. Pennsylvania, Florida, New York recorded the most babies named Mahki, while Virginia, Ohio, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 21 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mahki
The name Mahki has its origins in the Native American Algonquian languages, where it is believed to have been derived from the word "mahkizin," meaning "fox." The name was commonly used by various Algonquian tribes, including the Ojibwe, Cree, and Potawatomi, who inhabited the Great Lakes region of North America.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mahki can be found in the 17th century, when French missionaries documented their encounters with Native American tribes. In these records, the name was often spelled as "Mahkee" or "Mahkee-zhaun," reflecting the phonetic variations in different dialects.
While the name does not appear in any major religious texts or ancient scriptures, it holds cultural significance within the Native American traditions. Mahki was often given to children in honor of the fox, which was revered for its cunning and resourcefulness in many indigenous cultures.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mahki. One of the earliest recorded was Mahki-Pinessi, a prominent Ojibwe chief who lived in the late 18th century and was known for his diplomatic efforts in negotiating treaties with the British and American governments.
Another historical figure with the name Mahki was Mahkijiwi-giizhig, a renowned Ojibwe warrior and leader who fought against the expansion of American settlers in the early 19th century. His bravery and resistance against encroachment on Native lands earned him a place in Ojibwe oral traditions.
In more recent times, Mahki Tahquahzid (1945-2018) was a celebrated Potawatomi artist and educator, renowned for his intricate wood carvings and dedication to preserving Native American cultural traditions.
Mahki Pedersen (born 1960) is a contemporary Ojibwe writer and activist, known for her contributions to indigenous literature and advocacy for Native American rights.
Mahki Tellier (born 1982) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player of Métis descent, who has played in various leagues, including the National Hockey League (NHL).
The name Mahki continues to hold cultural significance within Native American communities, serving as a link to their rich heritage and traditions. Its enduring use reflects the enduring spirit and resilience of indigenous peoples in preserving their languages and identities.
People
Mahki + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mahki 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
Mahki: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mahki?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,001 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mahki 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 342,412 US residents.
Is Mahki a common name?
We classify Mahki as "Rare". It ranks above 90.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,010 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mahki most popular?
The single biggest year for Mahki was 2012, when 73 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mahki is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mahki a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mahki 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.
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.