Maha vs Sahar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maha

Girl #3,181 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"large beautiful eyes"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arab Pakistani Indian Muslim Moroccan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,181
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Sahar

Girl #3,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, the hour before sunrise"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Israeli Pakistani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,339
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sahi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Maha Rank #3,181
Sahar Rank #3,339

Maha is more popular, ranked #3181 vs #3339 for Sahar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maha ___

  • Maha Nour
  • Maha Layla
  • Maha Zara
  • Maha Yasmine
  • Maha Farah
  • Maha Rania

Sahar ___

  • Sahar Nour
  • Sahar Layla
  • Sahar Mira
  • Sahar Yasmin
  • Sahar Rana
  • Sahar Jenna

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maha

Layla Omar Yasmine Amir Dina

If you choose Sahar

Layla Nour Aya Yasmin Zahra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maha or Sahar more popular?

Maha is more popular, ranked #3181 compared to Sahar at #3339 in the United States.

What do Maha and Sahar mean?

Maha means "large beautiful eyes" (Arabic origin). Sahar means "dawn, the hour before sunrise" (Arabic origin).

Are Maha and Sahar boy or girl names?

Maha is primarily a girl name. Sahar is primarily a girl name.

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