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Mahyar

Boy name · Hebrew · Latin

Mahyar is a Hebrew and Latin boy name. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Mahyar would score 14 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
  • GenerationMahyar peaked in 1985, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Mahyar you'd meet today is about 40 years old.
  • HistoryMahyar first shows up in US birth records in 1985, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 40 years since.
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US births per million boys, 1985–2025

01.5319851990

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Mahyar

Mahyar is a boy name of Hebrew and Latin origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Mahyar

What is the origin of the name Mahyar?

Mahyar is Hebrew and Latin in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Mahyar turns up in more than one tradition. Other Hebrew names to consider are Noah (“rest, comfort”), James (“supplanter”), Elijah (“my God is Yahweh”) and Mateo (“gift of God”).

Is Mahyar a boy or girl name?

Mahyar is a boy name.

How popular is the name Mahyar?

Mahyar is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1990. It peaked at #6,523 in 1985, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Mahyar?

Mahyar is a Hebrew and Latin boy name. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.