Mahbeer
An Arabic name meaning "respected" or "influential person".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Mahbeer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mahbeer today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mahbeer births was 2013 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mahbeer. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Mahbeer with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mahbeer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2013
6 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2021 SSA rank
#11,615
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Mahbeer: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mahbeer from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mahbeer by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mahbeer during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mahbeer
The name Mahbeer is derived from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Middle Eastern region, particularly in the Arabian Peninsula. It is believed to have originated during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century AD.
One of the earliest mentions of the name Mahbeer can be found in ancient Arabic texts and manuscripts, where it was often associated with scholarly individuals and those who excelled in the fields of literature and poetry. The name itself is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "habr," which means "ink" or "writing," suggesting a connection to the world of knowledge and education.
In the centuries that followed, the name Mahbeer gained popularity among Arab intellectuals and scholars. One notable figure who bore this name was Mahbeer ibn Abi al-Qasim al-Andalusi, a renowned poet and scholar from Andalusia (modern-day Spain) who lived during the 10th century AD. His contributions to Arabic literature and philosophy were widely celebrated during his time.
Another historical figure with the name Mahbeer was Mahbeer al-Khuwarizmi, a prominent mathematician and astronomer from the 9th century AD. He is considered one of the founders of algebra and is credited with introducing the concept of algorithms, which bears his name (derived from the region of Khwarizm, where he was born).
In the realm of Islamic theology and jurisprudence, Mahbeer ibn Hayyaan al-Maliki was a respected scholar who lived in the 12th century AD. He was known for his expertise in the Maliki school of Islamic law and his contributions to the study of hadith (prophetic traditions).
The name Mahbeer also found its way into the literary world, with Mahbeer al-Saghir being a celebrated poet and writer from the 11th century AD. His works were highly regarded for their depth and eloquence, and he is often cited as one of the greatest poets of his era.
While the name Mahbeer may not be as common today as it once was, it continues to hold a significant place in the rich cultural and intellectual heritage of the Middle East, serving as a reminder of the region's long-standing tradition of scholarship, literature, and intellectual pursuits.
People
Mahbeer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mahbeer as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mahbeer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mahbeer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mahbeer going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Mahbeer a common name?
We classify Mahbeer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mahbeer most popular?
The single biggest year for Mahbeer was 2013, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mahbeer is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Mahbeer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mahbeer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mahbeer in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Mahbeer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mahbeer in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Mahbeer can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Mahbeer?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.