Mahogany
Meaningmahogany wood · English
- US rank
- #2,645
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #1,210 in 2000
65 babies were named Mahogany in the US in 2025. It has dropped 530 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1975–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Mahogany you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 24,752 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Mahogany, 65 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mahogany would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMahogany first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2000, when it reached #1,210.
- Then vs nowMahogany was 2.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 11,074 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 24,752.
- TrendMahogany has slipped 530 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,645. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Mahogany means “mahogany wood”. Our records link it to English and Spanish roots.
About the name Mahogany
Mahogany is a girl name of English and Spanish origin meaning “mahogany wood”. It has 8 letters and 4 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-any”. US birth records list Mahogany for girls from 1975 to 2025, in 51 of those 51 years. Its best year was 2000, when it ranked #1,210 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,645, with 65 babies.
Origin:English namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 26 | 38,023 girls |
| 1980s | 34 | 29,438 girls |
| 1990s | 55 | 18,165 girls |
| 2000s | 58 | 17,188 girls |
| 2010s | 45 | 22,070 girls |
| 2020s | 52 | 19,336 girls |
Other spellings of Mahogany
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Mahogany
What does the name Mahogany mean?
Mahogany means “mahogany wood” in English.
What is the origin of the name Mahogany?
Mahogany has English, Spanish roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Mahogany a boy or girl name?
Mahogany is a girl name.
How popular is the name Mahogany?
Mahogany ranked #2,645 for US girls in 2025, given to 65 babies. Its best year was 2000 (#1,210).