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Maher vs Kais

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maher

Boy #3,921 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"skilled, expert, proficient"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Lebanese Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,921
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kais

Boy #3,926 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"firm, steadfast, hard"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Tunisian Lebanese Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,926
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Maher Rank #3,921
Kais Rank #3,926

Maher is more popular, ranked #3921 vs #3926 for Kais.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maher or Kais more popular?

Maher is more popular, ranked #3921 compared to Kais at #3926 in the United States.

What do Maher and Kais mean?

Maher means "skilled, expert, proficient" (Arabic origin). Kais means "firm, steadfast, hard" (Arabic origin).

Are Maher and Kais boy or girl names?

Maher is primarily a boy name. Kais is primarily a boy name.

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