The nameMaher
Maher is an Arabic boy's name, rising in France since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Maher means "skilful, adept".
Origin
Arabic.
History
Found in France since the late 1960s, Maher rose in the 2010s and peaked in the middle of that decade, notably in Occitanie and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. It is still well used today.
Popularity of the name Maher
Maher in France
Maher was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 785 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Maher. Its rise began around 1978, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Maher in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 76 births a year on average, against 92 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maher mean?
Maher means "skilful, adept".
What is the origin of the name Maher?
Arabic.
Is Maher a girl's or a boy's name?
Maher is a boy's name.