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Mahira

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Pronounced MA-hee-ra /ˈmaː.hi.ra/Medium

Meaning: SkilledMedium

In 30 seconds: Mahira is an Arabic girl's name meaning 'skilled.' It pairs a flowing sound with a meaning rooted in competence and ability.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningSkilled
U.S. rank (2024)#2220 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births85 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 746

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419922024

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

History & Origin

Drawn from Arabic, Mahira carries the sense of 'skilled' or capable. The meaning makes it a name of quiet accomplishment rather than ornament. In Azerbaijani spelling it appears as Mahirə, reflecting how the name travels across Turkic and Arabic-speaking regions.

The three open vowels give it a smooth, lilting rhythm. Pakistani actress Mahira Khan, among the most prominent figures in her country's cinema, has brought the name wide recognition.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Mahira is 'skilled', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Mahira — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Mahirə

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Mahira Khan (1984-present)
    Pakistani actress, one of the highest-paid and most popular actresses in Pakistani cinema.

If you like Mahira…

Mahirə— The Azerbaijani spelling of the same name, identical in meaning and origin.
Mahir— The masculine Arabic form of the same root, also meaning 'skilled.'

Frequently Asked

What does the name Mahira mean?

Mahira is usually explained as meaning 'skilled' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Mahira?

It's commonly said MA-hee-ra /ˈmaː.hi.ra/.

Is Mahira a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Mahira is used as a girl name.

How popular is Mahira?

In 2024, Mahira ranked #2220 in the U.S. for girls, with 85 births recorded.