Maher
Boy name · Arabic · Hebrew · Irish
Meaningskilled · Arabic
- US rank
- #2,718
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,408 in 1983
47 babies were named Maher in the US in 2025. It has climbed 556 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1963–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 36,364 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Maher, 47 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Maher would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMaher first shows up in US birth records in 1963, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 62 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1983, when it reached #2,408.
- Then vs nowMaher is 3.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 123,457 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 36,364.
- TrendMaher has climbed 556 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,718. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Maher means “skilled”. Our records link it to Arabic, Hebrew and Irish roots.
About the name Maher
Maher is a boy name of Arabic, Hebrew and Irish origin meaning “skilled”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-her”. US birth records list Maher for boys from 1963 to 2025, in 56 of those 63 years. Its best year was 1983, when it ranked #2,408 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,718, with 47 babies.
Origin:Arabic namesHebrew namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.9 | 1,093,750 boys |
| 1970s | 5.5 | 183,150 boys |
| 1980s | 8.0 | 124,378 boys |
| 1990s | 10 | 96,432 boys |
| 2000s | 9.1 | 109,890 boys |
| 2010s | 17 | 59,701 boys |
| 2020s | 20 | 49,020 boys |
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- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
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Questions about the name Maher
What does the name Maher mean?
Maher means “skilled” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Maher?
Maher has Arabic, Hebrew, Irish roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Caleb, Silas, Aaron.
Is Maher a boy or girl name?
Maher is a boy name.
How popular is the name Maher?
Maher ranked #2,718 for US boys in 2025, given to 47 babies. Its best year was 1983 (#2,408).