Dahmir vs Mahad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dahmir

Boy #6,342 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"precious, esteemed"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African American Arabic Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,342
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dah, Mir

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Mahad

Boy #6,480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thanks, gratitude"

Origin: Somali

Cultural Roots

Somali Arabic Islamic East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,480
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mah, Hadi

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Popularity Comparison

Dahmir Rank #6,342
Mahad Rank #6,480

Dahmir is more popular, ranked #6342 vs #6480 for Mahad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dahmir ___

  • Dahmir James
  • Dahmir Alexander
  • Dahmir Michael
  • Dahmir Isaiah
  • Dahmir Elijah

Mahad ___

  • Mahad Ali
  • Mahad Hassan
  • Mahad Omar
  • Mahad Ibrahim
  • Mahad Yusuf
  • Mahad Abdi

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dahmir

Zara Amir Nasir Amara Khalil

If you choose Mahad

Faadumo Khadija Nuurto Abdi Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dahmir or Mahad more popular?

Dahmir is more popular, ranked #6342 compared to Mahad at #6480 in the United States.

What do Dahmir and Mahad mean?

Dahmir means "precious, esteemed" (Arabic origin). Mahad means "thanks, gratitude" (Somali origin).

Are Dahmir and Mahad boy or girl names?

Dahmir is primarily a boy name. Mahad is primarily a boy name.

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