Mahira
- Meaning
- Skilled; expert
- Origin
- Arabic
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What does Mahira mean?
Mahira means “Skilled; expert”.
Mahira is the feminine form of the Arabic name Mahir, meaning skilled or expert. Its meaning centers on ability developed through knowledge and practice, rather than on a hereditary title or a physical description. The final a marks the feminine form, while the shared root keeps the relationship with Mahir clear.
As a given name, Mahira can express a family’s appreciation of learning, craftsmanship, or accomplishment without tying that hope to one particular profession. The meaning is broad enough to encompass many kinds of skill. Its complete form does not require a longer official name, and its recognizable Arabic structure offers a clear linguistic story for families who want the meaning to be part of the choice.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Mahira yet.
How popular is Mahira?
United States · 2025Explore how often Mahira is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #2,230 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Mahira
- 83 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 2.4% Fewer than 2024
Mahira over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #2,230 | 83 |
| 2024 | Girls | #2,226 | 85 |
| 2023 | Girls | #2,545 | 70 |
| 2022 | Girls | #2,885 | 59 |
| 2021 | Girls | #2,626 | 66 |
| 2020 | Girls | #3,050 | 53 |
| 2019 | Girls | #3,151 | 51 |
| 2018 | Girls | #2,894 | 58 |
| 2017 | Girls | #2,736 | 63 |
| 2016 | Girls | #3,310 | 49 |
| 2015 | Girls | #4,671 | 30 |
| 2014 | Girls | #4,724 | 30 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Mahira
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Layla
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Night
Shares an origin with Mahira.
Delilah
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Delicate
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Lyla
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Night, through the Lila and Layla name family
Shares an origin with Mahira.
Aaliyah
Mostly girls- Meaning
- High; exalted
Shares an origin with Mahira.
Amira
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Princess; female ruler in Arabic
Shares an origin with Mahira.
Lilah
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Night, through the Lila–Leila name family
Shares an origin with Mahira.
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