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Mahir vs Krish

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mahir

Boy #1,478 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"skilled, expert, proficient"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish South Asian Israeli Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,478
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Krish

Boy #1,359 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dark, black (dark blue)"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian British-South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,359
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mahir Rank #1,478
Krish Rank #1,359

Krish is more popular, ranked #1359 vs #1478 for Mahir.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mahir or Krish more popular?

Krish is more popular, ranked #1359 compared to Mahir at #1478 in the United States.

What do Mahir and Krish mean?

Mahir means "skilled, expert, proficient" (Arabic origin). Krish means "dark, black (dark blue)" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Mahir and Krish boy or girl names?

Mahir is primarily a boy name. Krish is primarily a boy name.

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