The nameMahir
Mahir is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic mahir, "skilful, expert".
Origin
Arabic.
History
In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Mahir
Mahir in France
637thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (65 births)
810babies named Mahir in France since 1900
Mahir was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 330 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Mahir. Its rise began around 1981, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Mahir in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 58 births a year on average, against 37 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahir mean?
From the Arabic mahir, "skilful, expert".
What is the origin of the name Mahir?
Arabic.
Is Mahir a girl's or a boy's name?
Mahir is a boy's name.