boy's name
Maho
mah-OH (French)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Top 1000 (France)
- Births on record 1,533
France
#394
2025 births
Maho is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2014 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
- Maho is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in France in 2024, when 165 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 4,535 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2001.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Maho Over Time
Births per decade in France, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 185 |
| 2010s | 580 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 750 |
How Popular Is Maho?
In 2025, Maho was given to 130 babies in France, ranking #394 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Where Maho Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Maho Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Mahö | Mahö is a rare spelling of Maho, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Maho
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Maho Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Maho over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Maho
- French mah-OH
Sibling Names for Maho
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Maho — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Maho
How popular is the name Maho?
In 2025, Maho was given to 130 babies in France, ranking #394 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Is Maho a girl's or a boy's name?
Maho is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Maho?
Maho has 2 syllables.
When was Maho most popular?
Maho peaked in 2024, when 165 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Maho a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Maho currently ranks #394 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.