Khaled vs Mahir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Khaled

Boy #1,545 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal, immortal, everlasting"

Origin: Arabic (kh-l-d root)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic North African Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,545
Total SSA Count
114
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Khal, Khali

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Khaled Rank #1,545
Mahir Rank #1,478

Mahir is more popular, ranked #1478 vs #1545 for Khaled.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Khaled ___

  • Khaled Mohammed
  • Khaled Ibrahim
  • Khaled Hassan
  • Khaled Ali
  • Khaled Yusuf
  • Khaled Omar

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 Khaled

Fatima Leila Omar Yusuf Amira

If you choose Mahir

Amir Layla Tariq Nadia Karim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khaled or Mahir more popular?

Mahir is more popular, ranked #1478 compared to Khaled at #1545 in the United States.

What do Khaled and Mahir mean?

Khaled means "eternal, immortal, everlasting" (Arabic (kh-l-d root) origin). Mahir means "skilled, expert, proficient" (Arabic origin).

Are Khaled and Mahir boy or girl names?

Khaled is primarily a boy name. Mahir is primarily a boy name.

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