Mahir
How to say it: mah-HEER · /mɑˈhɪr/
From Arabic 'mahir' meaning 'skilled, expert' - also widely used in Turkish and South Asian cultures.
Mahir was the 1,033rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 130 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 84% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #900 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,033 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 130 |
| Share of births | 1 in 18,730 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +84% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #900 |
| In France, 2025 | #367 among boys’ names, 65 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to American charts, Mahir has climbed swiftly in a short span. It sits at its peak in the 2020s with more increase foreseen.
What goes with it
Heard as mah HEER, it flows soft and breathy with quiet strength. Nabil and Rahim reflect a kindred tone.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Mahir is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, French, Hindi, Turkish.
In France: #367 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Mahir
- Mahir Shukurov (born 1982)Azerbaijani footballer
- Mahir Sağlık (born 1983)Turkish association football player
- Mahir Çayan (1945–1972)Turkish Marxist–Leninist revolutionary
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