Mahir - A very unique male name
Mahir at a glance
Mahir is ranked #1351 among boy baby names in 2025, with 89 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #1351 and first appeared on the charts in 1995.
- Rank in 2025
- #1351
- Births in 2025
- 89
- Peak year
- 2025 (#1351)
- First appeared
- 1995
- Trend
- #1530 in 2020 → #1351 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 16,475 boys
- Visitor rating
- 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 16,475 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Mahir peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1351.
Famous with this name
Mahir Hasanov
Mahir Pandhi
Mirja Mahir
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Mahir is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Mahir is currently topping the baby name charts in Minnesota at position #117 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,507.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Mahir is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Mahir origin and meaning
Arabic and Turkish
'Skilled, proficient, expert' — from Arabic mahir, skilled
Mahir is a straightforward Arabic virtue of competence: the skilled one, adept at his craft. It is used across the Arab world and Turkey, and in America it is a small, rising heritage choice, reaching its peak in 2025. Its meaning flatters without grandiosity.
Attested etymology
Mahir is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Mahir, pop culture references for the name Mahir and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Mahir
We've found the following names that sound similar to Mahir, sorted by popularity.
Mario / Murray / Monroe / Mary / Mauro / Meir / Meyer / Maria / Mayer / Murry /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1351 |
| 2024 | 1417 |
| 2023 | 1506 |
| 2022 | 1525 |
| 2021 | 1640 |
| 2020 | 1530 |
| 2019 | 1738 |
| 2018 | 1690 |
| 2017 | 1902 |
| 2016 | 2001 |
| 2015 | 2798 |
| 2014 | 2909 |
| 2013 | 2274 |
| 2012 | 2822 |
| 2010 | 2347 |
| 2009 | 4264 |
| 2008 | 3118 |
| 2007 | 3704 |
| 2006 | 2783 |
| 2005 | 2078 |
| 2004 | 4039 |
| 2003 | 2958 |
| 2002 | 3721 |
| 1999 | 2871 |
| 1997 | 2651 |
| 1995 | 3367 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 117 |
| Washington | 626 |
| Ohio | 738 |
| Georgia | 1473 |
| New York | 1507 |
Even more about Mahir
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Mahir a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Mahir?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
mah-HEER · /mɑːˈhɪər/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Maher — Alternate transliteration, also an Irish surname name, a separate entry
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1995, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
International
Why parents choose it
Parents choose Mahir for a capable meaning in a smooth two syllables — a name that wishes a son competence rather than glory.
Worth knowing
- Maher, an unrelated Irish surname name, shares its sound in America.
- Pronunciation of the h in the middle needs a first demonstration.
