girl's name
Mahirah
MAH-hih-rah (Arabic)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 148
Mahirah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2023, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2001.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Mahirah Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 47 |
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 17 |
How Popular Is Mahirah?
In 2024, Mahirah was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Mahirah Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Mahirah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mahirah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mahirah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mahirah
- Arabic MAH-hih-rah
Sibling Names for Mahirah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mahirah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mahirah
How popular is the name Mahirah?
In 2024, Mahirah was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Mahirah a girl's or a boy's name?
Mahirah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Mahirah?
Mahirah has 3 syllables.
When was Mahirah most popular?
Mahirah peaked in 2023, when 10 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.