Krish vs Mahir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Krish

Boy #1,359 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dark, black (dark blue)"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian British-South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,359
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kri, Kry, Krie

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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

Krish Rank #1,359
Mahir Rank #1,478

Krish is more popular, ranked #1359 vs #1478 for Mahir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Krish ___

  • Krish Raj
  • Krish Dev
  • Krish Arjun
  • Krish Anil
  • Krish Suresh
  • Krish Patel

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 Krish

Ananya Arjun Priya Ravi Nisha

If you choose Mahir

Amir Layla Tariq Nadia Karim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Krish or Mahir more popular?

Krish is more popular, ranked #1359 compared to Mahir at #1478 in the United States.

What do Krish and Mahir mean?

Krish means "dark, black (dark blue)" (Sanskrit origin). Mahir means "skilled, expert, proficient" (Arabic origin).

Are Krish and Mahir boy or girl names?

Krish is primarily a boy name. Mahir is primarily a boy name.

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