Majhor
A South Asian name meaning "ruler" or "great leader".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Majhor. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Majhor today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Majhor births was 2022 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Majhor. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Majhor. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2022
6 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,754
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Majhor: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Majhor 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 Majhor during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Majhor
The name Majhor is thought to have originated in the Middle Eastern region, particularly in areas where Arabic and Persian languages were spoken. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "majhoor," which means "renowned" or "famous." This suggests that the name Majhor was likely bestowed upon individuals who were held in high regard or had achieved a certain level of recognition within their communities.
While the exact origins of the name Majhor are not entirely clear, it is worth noting that similar-sounding names have been found in ancient texts and historical records from the region. For instance, the name "Majhur" appears in several Arabic literary works from the 9th and 10th centuries, indicating that variations of this name were in use during that time period.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Majhor was a renowned Persian poet and philosopher who lived in the 11th century. Known as Majhor al-Din al-Tusi, he was a prolific writer and scholar whose works covered topics ranging from mathematics and astronomy to philosophy and ethics. His contributions to the intellectual and cultural landscape of the time were significant, and he is still widely regarded as one of the most influential figures of the medieval Islamic world.
Another notable figure bearing the name Majhor was a 13th-century Sufi mystic and spiritual leader from modern-day Turkey. Majhor al-Din Rumi, also known as Mevlana or Rumi, is celebrated for his profound poetry and teachings on love, spirituality, and the human experience. His works, such as the Masnavi and the Diwan-e Shams-e Tabrizi, continue to inspire people across the globe and have had a lasting impact on literature and mysticism.
In the realm of Islamic history, one cannot overlook the prominence of Majhor al-Din ibn al-Athir, a 12th-century Arab historian and writer. His comprehensive works, including the renowned "Al-Kamil fi al-Tarikh" (The Complete History), are considered invaluable sources for understanding the history of the Islamic world during that period.
Moving forward in time, the name Majhor also found its way into the Indian subcontinent, where a distinguished individual named Majhor Sheikh Ahmed Khan made his mark in the 18th century. He was a prominent military leader and administrator in the Mughal Empire, renowned for his military campaigns and his contributions to the governance of the empire.
Another historical figure bearing the name Majhor was Majhor Sami Pasha, a 19th-century Ottoman statesman and diplomat. He held various high-ranking positions within the Ottoman Empire and played a significant role in the modernization efforts of the time, working to strengthen the empire's diplomatic relations and introduce reforms.
These examples illustrate the rich history and legacy associated with the name Majhor, which has been carried by scholars, poets, mystics, historians, military leaders, and statesmen throughout the centuries. While its origins may be rooted in the Middle Eastern region, the name has transcended borders and cultures, leaving an indelible mark on various spheres of human endeavor.
People
Majhor + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Majhor as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Majhor: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Majhor?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Majhor 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Majhor a common name?
We classify Majhor as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Majhor most popular?
The single biggest year for Majhor was 2022, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Majhor is about 4 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 Majhor in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Majhor a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Majhor 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 Majhor still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Majhor 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 Majhor 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 many people share the name Majhor?
Find out how many people have the name Majhor on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.