Skillful, talented, or expert
Derived from the Arabic root m-h-r, the name signifies someone who is proficient or highly skilled in a particular craft or field. It is a common name across the Middle East and South Asia, often chosen to inspire a life of mastery and competence.
About 47 boys were named Maher in 2025.
Two-time Academy Award-winning actor known professionally as Mahershala Ali
Swedish-Lebanese R&B singer and songwriter
Syrian military commander
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
