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Mahirah

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

Meaning: From the Arabic mahirah, feminine of mahir, 'skilled; expert; proficient'. The final -h spelling reflects the Arabic feminine ending and is common in Malay, Indonesian and South Asian usage.Medium

In 30 seconds: Skill, spelled the traditional way: Mahirah is Arabic for 'skilled; expert' (said 'muh-HEE-ruh').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic mahirah, feminine of mahir, 'skilled; expert; proficient'. The final -h spelling reflects the Arabic feminine ending and is common in Malay, Indonesian and South Asian usage.
U.S. rank (2024)#14528 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 27

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420132024

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

Mahirah comes from the Arabic mahirah, feminine of mahir, 'skilled; expert'. The final -h preserves the Arabic feminine ending, and this spelling is especially common in Malay, Indonesian and South Asian Muslim families (said 'muh-HEE-ruh').

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

Did you know? The -ah ending in Mahirah is the Arabic feminine marker, kept in the spelling by Malay, Indonesian and South Asian families — the same name, dressed in its fuller form.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Mahirah — Arabic mahirah (fem. of mahir) 'skilled; expert'; Malay/Indonesian/South Asian spelling

Variations

MahiraMaheeraMahera

Nicknames

MiraHira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mahirah mean?

Mahirah means 'skilled; expert; adept' in Arabic, the feminine of mahir.

How do you pronounce Mahirah?

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

Is Mahirah a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Mahirah?

Mahirah is very rare in the U.S., though it is familiar in Malay, Indonesian and South Asian Muslim families.

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