Liam vs Maahir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maahir

Boy #4,259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"skilled, expert, proficient"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic South Asian Pakistani Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,259
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mahi, Hir

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Maahir Rank #4,259

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4259 for Maahir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Maahir ___

  • Maahir Ali
  • Maahir Hassan
  • Maahir Ahmed
  • Maahir Khan
  • Maahir Ibrahim
  • Maahir Zain

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maahir

Tahir Zahir Nadira Samira Faaris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Maahir more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Maahir at #4259 in the United States.

What do Liam and Maahir mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Maahir means "skilled, expert, proficient" (Arabic origin).

Are Liam and Maahir boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Maahir is primarily a boy name.

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