Mahir
Mahir is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Skilled, expert, or proficient.
Origin and history
Mahir is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning skilled, expert, or proficient. It has grown in popularity in the United States since the late 20th century, particularly within Arab American and Muslim communities. It provides a contemporary, modern choice with a positive, empowering literal meaning.
Popularity in the United States
1,658 babies in the United States have been named Mahir since 1880. It ranks #3114 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1282.
States where it is most popular
- MN (43.5 %)
- NY (22.3 %)
- OH (10.3 %)
- CA (5.8 %)
- WA (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 18 |
| 1990-2000 | 80 |
| 2000-2010 | 274 |
| 2010-2019 | 593 |
| 2020-2029 | 683 |
Famous people named Mahir
- Mahir Çağrı: Internet Personality
Fun facts
- The name comes directly from the Arabic triconsonantal root m-h-r, which relates to skill and mastery in a craft.
- Usage of Mahir in the United States has steadily increased, with nearly half of its total historical births occurring since 2020.