The nameMahira
Mahira is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic mahira, "skilful, talented".
Origin
Arabic.
History
In France it has been given since the mid-1990s and is at its highest today.
Popularity of the name Mahira
Mahira in France
903rdmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (40 births)
595babies named Mahira in France since 1900
Mahira was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 210 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Mahira. Its rise began around 1994, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Mahira in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 31 births a year on average, against 23 in the five years before.
Mahira in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahira mean?
From the Arabic mahira, "skilful, talented".
What is the origin of the name Mahira?
Arabic.
Is Mahira a girl's or a boy's name?
Mahira is a girl's name.