Amil vs Maahir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amil

Boy #4,388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"worker, doer"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Muslim Hindi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,388
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Maahir

Boy #4,259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"skilled, expert, proficient"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic South Asian Pakistani Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,259
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mahi, Hir

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amil Rank #4,388
Maahir Rank #4,259

Maahir is more popular, ranked #4259 vs #4388 for Amil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amil ___

  • Amil Raza
  • Amil Hassan
  • Amil Zaid
  • Amil Kareem
  • Amil Siddiq
  • Amil Rashid

Maahir ___

  • Maahir Ali
  • Maahir Hassan
  • Maahir Ahmed
  • Maahir Khan
  • Maahir Ibrahim
  • Maahir Zain

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amil

Amir Kamil Layla Yasmin Farrukh

If you choose Maahir

Tahir Zahir Nadira Samira Faaris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amil or Maahir more popular?

Maahir is more popular, ranked #4259 compared to Amil at #4388 in the United States.

What do Amil and Maahir mean?

Amil means "worker, doer" (Arabic origin). Maahir means "skilled, expert, proficient" (Arabic origin).

Are Amil and Maahir boy or girl names?

Amil is primarily a boy name. Maahir is primarily a boy name.

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