NAME PROFILE
Maher
Derived from the Old English words 'cyning' (king) and 'leah' (meadow), meaning 'king's meadow.' This name suggests a regal spirit combined with a love for natural beauty and wide-open spaces, making it perfect for a child with a noble yet free-spirited heart.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,156 |
| Gender | Male (13% / 87%) |
| Peak year | 2020 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1972 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 42%NY — 21%MN — 17%IL — 12%TX — 8%
Notable People
Kynsley Grace (Social Media Personality) · Kingsley Ben-Adir (Actor, 'One Night in Miami') · Kingsley Amis (Author, 'Lucky Jim') · Kinsley Raina (Social Media Star) · Kingsley Shacklebolt (Fictional Character, 'Harry Potter series')
Nicknames & Diminutives
KynsKynnieKikiLeigh
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