Mahum
A girl's name with 190 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
alternative form of Mahown
Mahum is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, used primarily in Pakistani and South Asian Muslim communities. It may derive from the Arabic root related to mahw meaning 'effacement' or 'absorption in the divine' — a Sufi concept of losing oneself in devotion to God.
Mahum carries a spiritual depth uncommon in Western naming traditions — a name that points inward rather than outward, suggesting a contemplative, devoted character from the very start.
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In the American context, Mahum is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1993–2014). American naming is uniquely syncretic — it borrows from dozens of traditions, invents freely, and recombines elements in ways that make strict etymological tracing difficult for many names.
With 190 total births, Mahum exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Mahum has 19+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1993.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 38 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 119 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 33 | — |
The Story of Mahum
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2004, Mahum is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Mahum are most likely born between 1994 and 2014.
How rare is Mahum?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Mahum is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1993, peaked in the 2000s with 119 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Mahum by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(19 years, 1993–2014)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 11 | #9921 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9487 |
| 2011 | 6 | #16044 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11871 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11180 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13334 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13430 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16339 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7362 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6124 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9447 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6295 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10657 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7849 |
| 1999 | 6 | #13729 |
| 1998 | 8 | #10732 |
| 1996 | 6 | #12821 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12722 |
| 1993 | 7 | #11289 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1993–2014