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Sahir
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Pronounced SAH-heer /ΛsΙΛ.hΙͺΙr/High
Meaning: sorcerer, wakeful, enchantingMedium
In 30 seconds: Sahir is a beautiful Arabic name meaning sorcerer or one who is wakeful. A short two-syllable name with magical associations and widespread use in Muslim communities.
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Origin HighArabic
Meaningsorcerer, wakeful, enchanting
U.S. rank (2025)#2925 β Falling
2025 U.S. births43 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β 930
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Sahir derives from Arabic sahara meaning to be sleepless or to bewitch, giving the name the dual meaning of wakeful and enchanting.
Sahir is popular in Pakistan, India's Muslim community, and across the Arab world.
Did you know? In Arabic poetry, the sahir (one who stays awake at night) was associated with nighttime storytelling and magical arts β giving Sahir an association with nocturnal creativity.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name: Sahir β name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database β U.S. popularity data
Variations
SaherSaheer
Nicknames
Sa
Famous Bearers
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Sahir Ludhianvi (1921-1980)Indian Urdu poet and Bollywood film lyricist
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Frequently Asked
What does Sahir mean?
Sahir means sorcerer, wakeful, enchanting.
How do you pronounce Sahir?
Sahir is pronounced SAH-heer (/ΛsΙΛ.hΙͺΙr/), with 2 syllables.
Is Sahir a boy's name?
Yes, Sahir is used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name Sahir?
Arabic meaning well established; sahara root = to be sleepless/to bewitch.