Iman vs Mahira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iman

Boy #1,896 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"trust, conviction"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian Swahili African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,896
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Mahira

Girl #2,217 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"skilled, expert, proficient"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Pakistani Turkish Indian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,217
Total SSA Count
85
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mahi, Hira

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Popularity Comparison

Iman Rank #1,896
Mahira Rank #2,217

Iman is more popular, ranked #1896 vs #2217 for Mahira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iman ___

  • Iman Ali
  • Iman Hassan
  • Iman Omar
  • Iman Malik
  • Iman Kareem
  • Iman Rashid

Mahira ___

  • Mahira Zara
  • Mahira Noor
  • Mahira Leila
  • Mahira Aisha
  • Mahira Sara
  • Mahira Fatima

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iman

Zara Layla Omar Amira Yusuf

If you choose Mahira

Zara Layla Ayaan Omar Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iman or Mahira more popular?

Iman is more popular, ranked #1896 compared to Mahira at #2217 in the United States.

What do Iman and Mahira mean?

Iman means "trust, conviction" (Arabic origin). Mahira means "skilled, expert, proficient" (Arabic origin).

Are Iman and Mahira boy or girl names?

Iman is primarily a boy name. Mahira is primarily a girl name.

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