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Maheera

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Pronounced muh-HEE-ruh /məˈhi.rə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic mahira, the feminine of mahir, 'skilled; expert; proficient'. It is a straightforward virtue name — a daughter named for competence and mastery — and is used across the Arabic-speaking world and South Asia.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name that praises ability: Maheera means 'skilled; expert' in Arabic (said 'muh-HEE-ruh').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic mahira, the feminine of mahir, 'skilled; expert; proficient'. It is a straightforward virtue name — a daughter named for competence and mastery — and is used across the Arabic-speaking world and South Asia.
U.S. rank (2024)#14526 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 29

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420172024

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

Maheera comes from the Arabic mahira, feminine of mahir, 'skilled; expert; adept'. It belongs to the family of Arabic virtue names, and is used across the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim families in South Asia; the double-e spelling is one of several English renderings (said 'muh-HEE-ruh').

In the U.S. it is very rare. Capable, warm, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Not every name wishes beauty or luck on a child. Maheera wishes her skill — the Arabic mahira means 'expert', 'one who is good at what she does'.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Maheera — Arabic mahira (fem. of mahir) 'skilled; expert'

Variations

MahiraMahirahMahera

Nicknames

MimiHira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maheera mean?

Maheera means 'skilled; expert; adept' in Arabic, from mahira.

How do you pronounce Maheera?

It's said muh-HEE-ruh /məˈhi.rə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Maheera a boy or girl name?

Maheera is a girl's name; the masculine form is Mahir.

How popular is Maheera?

Maheera is very rare in the U.S.

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