Mahpiya
Gender-neutral name · Native American
Meaningsky, clouds · Lakota
Mahpiya is a Native American gender-neutral name meaning “sky, clouds”, with Lakota roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. It suits a boy or a girl equally well.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Mahpiya would score 17 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationMahpiya peaked in 2018, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Mahpiya you'd meet today is about 7 years old.
- HistoryMahpiya first shows up in US birth records in 2018, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million girls, 2018–2025
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About the name Mahpiya
Mahpiya is a gender-neutral name of Native American origin meaning “sky, clouds”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name. It works for a boy or a girl, which suits parents who'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
Origin:Native American names
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- Girl name: Savannah · treeless plain
- Unisex name: Dakota · friend, ally
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- Girl name: Savanna · treeless grassland
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- Boy name: Mikah · who is like God
Questions about the name Mahpiya
What does the name Mahpiya mean?
Mahpiya means “sky, clouds” and comes from Lakota. Other gender-neutral names with a similar meaning include Mazen (“rain clouds”), Mazin (“rain clouds”) and Muzna (“rain clouds”).
What is the origin of the name Mahpiya?
Mahpiya is Native American in origin, and its meaning traces back to Lakota. Other Native American names to consider are Kai (“sea”), Savannah (“treeless plain”), Dakota (“friend, ally”) and Winona (“firstborn daughter”).
Is Mahpiya a boy or girl name?
Both. Mahpiya is a true gender-neutral name used for boys and girls. That balance makes it a good pick if you'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
How popular is the name Mahpiya?
Mahpiya is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2018. It peaked at #15,682 in 2018, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Mahpiya?
If you like Mahpiya, you might also like Mazen, Mazin and Muzna.
What should I know before naming my baby Mahpiya?
Mahpiya is a Native American gender-neutral name meaning “sky, clouds”, with Lakota roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. It suits a boy or a girl equally well. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.