Ilan vs Mahir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilan

Boy #1,450 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,450
Total SSA Count
125
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ili

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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
Nicknames
Mah, May, Maie

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Popularity Comparison

Ilan Rank #1,450
Mahir Rank #1,478

Ilan is more popular, ranked #1450 vs #1478 for Mahir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilan ___

  • Ilan Noah
  • Ilan Asher
  • Ilan David
  • Ilan Michael
  • Ilan Joseph
  • Ilan Elijah

Mahir ___

  • Mahir Ali
  • Mahir Hassan
  • Mahir Ibrahim
  • Mahir Yusuf
  • Mahir Omar
  • Mahir Kareem

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilan

Noa Maya Eli Talia Ariel

If you choose Mahir

Amir Layla Tariq Nadia Karim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilan or Mahir more popular?

Ilan is more popular, ranked #1450 compared to Mahir at #1478 in the United States.

What do Ilan and Mahir mean?

Ilan means "tree" (Hebrew origin). Mahir means "skilled, expert, proficient" (Arabic origin).

Are Ilan and Mahir boy or girl names?

Ilan is primarily a boy name. Mahir is primarily a boy name.

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