At the age of seven, Maain's interest in music grew as she observes her father, Ibrahim Rasheed, working as a mentor to the students of MES Malé English School, participating in Television Maldives Interschool Singing Competition.

[1] However, citing the tragic death of Voice of India title holder, Ishmeet Singh, she lost her chance at international exposure.

[1][2] In 2009, Maain was offered to feature in the singing show Ehandhaanugai Duet alongside Hussain Shiham, where they performed the a recreated version of the retro song "Kuri Khiyaal Hithuge Noora".

[1] She then auditioned for a local television singing show, Maldivian Icon where she got selected as the runner-up from the competition, which resulted in her receiving several offers from music directors and producers.

[4] The success was continued with her second nomination as the Best Female Singer at the 7th Gaumee Film Awards ceremony, for the title song of Hiyy Yaara Dheefa (2011).