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Maahir

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAH-hir /ˈmɑ.hɪr/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic mahir, 'skilled, expert, talented, proficient'Medium

In 30 seconds: Skilled and able: Maahir is Arabic for 'expert, talented'. Strong, accomplished, and warm — a name of mastery.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic mahir, 'skilled, expert, talented, proficient'

U.S. rank (2025)#3416 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births34 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 274

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Maahir comes from Arabic mahir, 'skilled, expert, talented, proficient'. A strong, admired name across the Arab world, it celebrates mastery and ability.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, skilled at the root, and accomplished.

Did you know? Maahir means 'skilled, expert, talented' in Arabic — a name celebrating mastery and ability; strong and admired.

Overall data confidence 80%

Arabic references — mahir — etymology

Variations

MahirMaher

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maahir mean?

Maahir is Arabic for 'skilled, expert, talented'.

How do you pronounce Maahir?

It's said MAH-hir /ˈmɑ.hɪr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maahir a boy or girl name?

Maahir is a boy's name.

How popular is Maahir?

Maahir is a rare name in the U.S.