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The baby name Mahika is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced MAH-hee-kah (approx. /ˈmɑːhɪkə/).

Mahika is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Indian, Sanskrit
Pronunciation: MAH-hee-kah (approx. /ˈmɑːhɪkə/)

What is the meaning of the name Mahika ?

The baby name Mahika is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced MAH-hee-kah (approx. /ˈmɑːhɪkə/).

Mahika is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Mahika is an Indian feminine given name derived from Sanskrit mahikā/māhika, attested in classical lexicons as "earth, soil" and also "fine mist, dew," ultimately from mahī "the earth, the broad one." In Hindu imagery it evokes Bhūmi/Prithvi (Mother Earth) and the fertility and steadiness she signifies.

As a personal name it spread in late 20th-century urban India and the South Asian diaspora, favored for its nature-rooted meaning and modern sound; rare in earlier naming records where Mahika functions adjectivally ("earthly"). Variants and spellings include Mahikaa, Maahika, Mahica, and the short form Mahi; related names are Mahima and Mahita. Pronunciation is typically MAH-hee-kah or maa-HEE-kah. The name connotes groundedness, nurturing strength, and freshness - qualities drawn from the earth and the morning dew.

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Mahika – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
Sweden Girls 2020 #179 2 1,663
Canada Girls 2024 #280 6 2,795
QA Girls 0 #340 4 15,378
BD Girls 0 #404 3 8,413
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
IN Girls 0 #614 18 13,121
SG Girls 0 #629 4 18,916
HK Girls 0 #648 3 16,104
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
United States Girls 2024 #889 28 8,487
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
SA Girls 0 #1,010 5 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,140 4 22,615
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Mahika is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
AE
BD
BW

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People also ask about Mahika

Mahika is predominantly a girl's name.
Mahika is a 3 syllable name, pronounced MAH-hee-kah (approx. /ˈmɑːhɪkə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Mahikaa, Mahikaa and Mahi (short).
Across languages, Mahika has these equivalents: Bhumi (Sanskrit, 'earth'), Prithvi (Sanskrit, 'earth'), Gaia (Greek, 'earth'), Terra (Latin, 'earth'), Shabnam (Hindi/Urdu, 'dew').
Yes — Mahika ranked #179 in Sweden in 2020, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Mahika ranks highest in Sweden (#179 in 2020).
Mahika's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #914 in 2014 to #889 in 2024 in United States.