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Kahir

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAH-heer /ˈkɑ.hir/Medium

Meaning: A form of Qahir — from the Arabic, 'conqueror; victorious; dominant; one who prevails'Low

In 30 seconds: Conqueror; victorious; dominant: Kahir is a form of Qahir. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KAH-heer').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA form of Qahir — from the Arabic, 'conqueror; victorious; dominant; one who prevails'
U.S. rank (2024)#9382 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 23

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220102024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kahir is a form of Qahir — from the Arabic, 'conqueror; victorious; dominant; one who prevails'. A crisp, classic name (said 'KAH-heer').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking and African-American families. Rare, conqueror-and-victorious at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Qahir is Arabic for 'conqueror; victorious; dominant' — Kahir is a form of it, crisp and strong (said 'KAH-heer').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Kahir — Arabic etymology

Variations

QahirKaheerQaahir

Nicknames

Kah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kahir mean?

Kahir is a form of Qahir — Arabic 'conqueror; victorious; dominant'.

How do you pronounce Kahir?

It's said KAH-heer /ˈkɑ.hir/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kahir a boy or girl name?

Kahir is a boy's name.

How popular is Kahir?

Kahir is a very rare name in the U.S.

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