Mahira
Every Mahira since 1992 — 829 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mahira
Mahira is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,230 in 2025 with 83 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 829 American babies have been named Mahira. Its peak came in 2024, when 85 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mahira stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mahira year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 83 | #2,230 |
| 2024 | 85 | #2,226 |
| 2023 | 70 | #2,545 |
| 2022 | 59 | #2,885 |
| 2021 | 66 | #2,626 |
| 2020 | 53 | #3,050 |
| 2019 | 51 | #3,151 |
| 2018 | 58 | #2,894 |
| 2017 | 63 | #2,736 |
| 2016 | 49 | #3,310 |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,671 |
| 2014 | 30 | #4,724 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,258 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,472 |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,149 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,215 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,182 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,786 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,372 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,676 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,142 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,972 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,909 |
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Famous people named Mahira
- Mahira Khan Actor · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mahira in 2025?
Mahira ranked #2,230 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 83 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mahira?
829 babies have been named Mahira in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mahira most popular?
Mahira peaked in 2024, when 85 newborns received the name.
Is Mahira a boy or girl name?
Mahira is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mahira rising or falling?
Mahira is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mahira?
Well-known people named Mahira include Mahira Khan (actor).