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Maheer

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Maheer

Pronounced mah-HEER /mɑˈhir/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Mahir — from Arabic, 'skilled; skillful; an expert; proficient'Low

In 30 seconds: Skilled; skillful; an expert: Maheer spells Mahir. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'mah-HEER').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA spelling of Mahir — from Arabic, 'skilled; skillful; an expert; proficient'
U.S. rank (2025)#11496 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 54
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420032025

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

Maheer is a spelling of Mahir — from Arabic, 'skilled; skillful; an expert; proficient'. A crisp, classic name (said 'mah-HEER').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare in this form, skilled-and-an-expert at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Mahir means 'skilled; skillful; an expert; proficient' in Arabic — Maheer is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'mah-HEER').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Mahir — Arabic etymology

Variations

MahirMaahirMaheir

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maheer mean?

Maheer spells Mahir — Arabic 'skilled; skillful; an expert; proficient'.

How do you pronounce Maheer?

It's said mah-HEER /mɑˈhir/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Maheer a boy or girl name?

Maheer is a boy's name.

How popular is Maheer?

Maheer is a rare name in the U.S.

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