Will my child share the name Maahir with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Maahir per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Maahir in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Maahir becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Maahir is declining: down 548 places since 2020, to #2,952 in 2025. It peaked at #1,455 in 2018.

Is Maahir a good choice for a distinctive name?

Maahir is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Maahir a popular baby name in the United States?

Maahir does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Maahir is a distinctive choice, ranked #2952 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Maahir in their class.

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About the Name Maahir

Maahir is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 315 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1455 in 2018 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2005.

Maahir is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Maahir in their class.