UK girl's name
Mahri
An Arabic feminine name meaning "daughter of the moon".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mahri is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mahri popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 4 births.
This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2019 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Mahri. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mahri ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 4 girls were registered as Mahri.
- • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mahri as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2021
4 births
Estimated living
15
2026
Meaning
What does Mahri mean?
The name Mahri is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to the ancient Middle Eastern region. The name is derived from the Arabic word "mahri," which means "skillful" or "adept." It is a name that carries connotations of talent, proficiency, and expertise.
In the early days of Islam, the name Mahri was often associated with skilled artisans, craftsmen, and scholars who excelled in their respective fields. It was a name bestowed upon individuals who demonstrated exceptional abilities and mastery in their chosen crafts or areas of study.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mahri can be found in the historical accounts of the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over a vast empire stretching from North Africa to Central Asia between the 8th and 13th centuries. During this period, several prominent figures bore the name Mahri, including Mahri al-Baghdadi (born around 780 AD), a renowned mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of algebra and trigonometry.
Another notable figure in history who carried the name Mahri was Mahri al-Qudsi (born in the 12th century), a Sufi mystic and scholar from Jerusalem. He was renowned for his spiritual teachings and his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the realm of Sufism.
In the field of literature, the name Mahri was associated with the works of Mahri al-Dimashqi (born in the 13th century), a Syrian poet and writer who was celebrated for his eloquent and lyrical compositions. His poetry often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the beauty of nature.
Moving forward in history, the name Mahri continued to be used across various regions and cultures influenced by the Arabic language and Islamic traditions. One notable figure was Mahri al-Marrakshi (born in the 16th century), a Moroccan scholar and traveler who wrote extensively about his journeys and observations of different cultures and societies.
Throughout the centuries, the name Mahri has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, artists, poets, and individuals who have excelled in their respective fields, reflecting the name's original meaning of skill and proficiency.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mahri over time
The chart below shows babies named Mahri registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2019 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mahri, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mahri by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mahri was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4707 | 12 | 3 |
| 2010s | #5591 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Mahri: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mahri in the UK right now?
In 2024, Mahri was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Mahri most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 4 babies registered as Mahri in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mahri?
An Arabic feminine name meaning "daughter of the moon".
How many people are called Mahri in the UK?
A total of 15 babies have been registered as Mahri across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.