Mahir
3 countries#1401 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Mahir was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,658 births recorded 1977–2025 · currently #1401 · peaked in 2025 with 130 births
Most common in: Minnesota, New York, Ohio, California, Washington
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
815 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1023 · peaked in 2019 with 56 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
815 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2019 with 56 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
624 births recorded 1973–2022 · currently #807 · peaked in 2022 with 53 births
Most common in: Haut-Rhin, Seine-Saint-Denis, Rhône, Essonne, Moselle
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Mahir’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2698 | — |
| 2007 | #3188 | ↓490 |
| 2008 | #3421 | ↓233 |
| 2009 | #3831 | ↓410 |
| 2010 | #2874 | ↑957 |
| 2011 | #3164 | ↓290 |
| 2012 | #2678 | ↑486 |
| 2013 | #2278 | ↑400 |
| 2014 | #2370 | ↓92 |
| 2015 | #2300 | ↑70 |
| 2016 | #2110 | ↑190 |
| 2017 | #1935 | ↑175 |
| 2018 | #1777 | ↑158 |
| 2019 | #1886 | ↓109 |
| 2020 | #1621 | ↑265 |
| 2021 | #1645 | ↓24 |
| 2022 | #1532 | ↑113 |
| 2023 | #1539 | ↓7 |
| 2024 | #1481 | ↑58 |
| 2025 | #1401 | ↑80 |
Frequently asked questions about Mahir
Is Mahir a popular name?
Yes — Mahir currently ranks #1401 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Mahir more common for boys or girls?
Mahir is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Mahir most popular?
Mahir peaked in 2025 in United States, with 130 recorded births that year.
Is Mahir rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Mahir’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5845 in 1977 to #1401 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Mahir?
At least 3,097 babies have been recorded with the name Mahir across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Mahir popular in more than one country?
Yes — Mahir appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Mahir?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Mahir include Eliot, Lisandro, Micheal, Niklaus.
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