Is Mahak a boy's or girl's name?

Mahak is primarily a girl's name.

When was Mahak most popular?

Mahak reached its peak popularity in 2005 with 8 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Mahak?

Mahak is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 51 babies in the U.S. since 1996. Its peak was in 2005.

Mahak

An uncommon Sanskrit pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's nameSanskritNot ranked recently

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Mahak is a girl's baby name of Sanskrit and Hindi origin meaning 'fragrance, sweet scent' — from the Hindi/Urdu mahak, the quality of a beautiful aroma. Fragrance as a naming theme appears across Indian, Arabic, and Persian traditions as a symbol of the impression a person leaves on the world — their lasting presence.

Mahak has a delicate, two-syllable sound that feels soft and memorable. It is used in India and Pakistan as a feminine name that suggests something beautiful and subtle — the kind of person whose presence you notice long after they have left the room.

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Popularity Over Time

Mahak has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1996.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Mahak
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2000s	39	#14238	▲
1990s	12	#13270	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(8 years, 1996–2005)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Mahak
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2005	8	#12540	+2 (33.3%)
2004	6	#15323	+1 (20.0%)
2003	5	#17343	-1 (-16.7%)
2002	6	#14709	-1 (-14.3%)
2001	7	#12907	0
2000	7	#12607	+1 (16.7%)
1999	6	#13723	0
1996	6	#12817	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1996–2005) · Methodology