Mahir Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Mahir means 'skilled' or 'expert'.
Meaning of the Name Mahir
Mahir is a name of Arabic origin which means 'skilled' or 'expert'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'mahir' which translates to 'proficient' or 'competent'. The name has connotations of intelligence, talent, and mastery. It is often given to boys as a symbol of their abilities and potential to excel in various fields.
Popularity of the Name Mahir
The popularity for the name Mahir peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 117 births, which ranked number 3,276 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Mahir had the most male births in 2022 with 117, which ranked number 1,525 out of 14,255 male names. The number of births for the name Mahir has increased sharply over the last ten years from 45 births to 117 births, an increase of 160.00%. Among males, Mahir has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 45 births to 117 births, an increase of 160.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Mahir
- 20 Year Trend of Mahir: 515.79%
- 10 Year Trend of Mahir: 160.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Mahir: 160.00%
Popularity of Mahir by State
For males, Mahir was most popular in Midwestern states with 53 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in MN, with 43 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Mahir. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN | 43 | 148 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 8 | 1308 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 10 | 788 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 7 | 800 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Mahir
- Total Births of Mahir: 129 (10.03%)
- Male Births of Mahir: 129 (10.03%)
Given the upward trend of Mahir over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 10.03% increase in total births, for a total of 129 births in 2024. Male births for Mahir have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 129 male births in 2024, an increase of 10.03%.