The nameMaha
Maha is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
In Arabic, maha is the oryx, an antelope whose beautiful eyes are praised in poetry.
Origin
Arabic.
History
In France it was most popular in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Maha
Maha in France
1549thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2017peak year (45 births)
830babies named Maha in France since 1900
Maha was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 270 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Maha. Its rise began around 1969, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Maha in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 22 births a year on average, against 31 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maha mean?
In Arabic, maha is the oryx, an antelope whose beautiful eyes are praised in poetry.
What is the origin of the name Maha?
Arabic.
Is Maha a girl's or a boy's name?
Maha is a girl's name.