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Maher vs Rai

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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Rai

Boy #3,971 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"trust, reliance"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Indian Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,971
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Maher Rank #3,921
Rai Rank #3,971

Maher is more popular, ranked #3921 vs #3971 for Rai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maher or Rai more popular?

Maher is more popular, ranked #3921 compared to Rai at #3971 in the United States.

What do Maher and Rai mean?

Maher means "skilled, expert, proficient" (Arabic origin). Rai means "trust, reliance" (Japanese origin).

Are Maher and Rai boy or girl names?

Maher is primarily a boy name. Rai is primarily a boy name.

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