UK boy's name
Mahrus
A masculine Arabic name meaning "victorious", "triumphant" or "successful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mahrus is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mahrus popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3895, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 4 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2011 to 2014. 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 11 living people in the UK are called Mahrus. 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 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mahrus ranked #3895 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 4 boys were registered as Mahrus.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mahrus as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3895
2014
Births in 2014
4
Latest year
Peak year
2011
4 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Mahrus mean?
The name Mahrus traces its origins to the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "haras," which means "to guard" or "to protect." The name Mahrus is believed to have emerged during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century AD.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Mahrus can be found in ancient Arabic literature and poetry. It was often used as a name for children, with the intention of bestowing upon them the qualities of being a guardian or protector.
In Islamic history, there are references to several notable figures bearing the name Mahrus. One such individual was Mahrus al-Qurtubi, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 10th century AD. He was known for his contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence and his writings on the interpretation of the Qur'an.
Another historical figure with the name Mahrus was Mahrus al-Andalusi, a mathematician and astronomer from the 12th century AD. He was born in Cordoba, Spain, and is credited with making significant advancements in the fields of algebra and trigonometry.
In the 13th century AD, there was a Persian poet named Mahrus al-Ghaznavi, who hailed from the city of Ghazni (present-day Afghanistan). His poetic works, which were written in Persian, are celebrated for their lyrical beauty and profound insights into human nature.
Moving forward in time, one of the most notable figures with the name Mahrus was Mahrus al-Rumi, a Turkish scholar and Sufi mystic who lived in the 16th century AD. He was a prominent figure in the Ottoman Empire and is revered for his spiritual teachings and contributions to the spread of Sufism.
Another individual worth mentioning is Mahrus al-Jaza'iri, an Algerian resistance leader who fought against French colonial rule in the 19th century AD. He played a pivotal role in the Algerian resistance movement and is remembered as a symbol of courage and defiance against oppression.
These are just a few examples of the many historical figures who have borne the name Mahrus over the centuries. While the name's popularity may have waxed and waned across different regions and time periods, its roots in Arabic language and culture remain a testament to its enduring legacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mahrus over time
The chart below shows babies named Mahrus registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mahrus, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2014, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mahrus by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mahrus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4137 | 11 | 3 |
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- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Mahrus: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mahrus in the UK right now?
In 2014, Mahrus was ranked #3895 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Mahrus most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 4 babies registered as Mahrus in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mahrus?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "victorious", "triumphant" or "successful".
How many people are called Mahrus in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Mahrus across the 3 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.