Kahree
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "victorious" or "triumphant".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Kahree. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kahree today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kahree births was 1999 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kahree. 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 Kahree. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1999
6 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2007 SSA rank
#13,374
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Kahree: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kahree from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, 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
Kahree 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 Kahree 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 Kahree
The given name Kahree has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500-3000 BC. The name is derived from the Sumerian word "ka-re-e," which translates to "the one who shines like the sun."
In ancient Sumerian mythology, the sun god was revered as a symbol of life and prosperity. The name Kahree was likely given to newborns as a way to honor the sun god and bestow blessings upon the child. It was a common practice in Sumerian culture to name children after deities or natural elements that held significant meaning.
The earliest known record of the name Kahree can be found in a cuneiform tablet dating back to around 2500 BC. This tablet, discovered in the ancient city of Ur, contained a list of names, including Kahree, which was believed to be the name of a high-ranking official or priestess in the Sumerian society.
One of the most notable historical figures with the name Kahree was a Sumerian poet and scholar who lived around 2200 BC. His poems and writings, which were etched on clay tablets, provided valuable insights into the cultural and religious practices of the Sumerian civilization.
Another prominent individual with the name Kahree was a Babylonian astronomer who lived during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC). He is credited with making significant contributions to the field of astronomy, including the development of the first known lunar calendar.
In the 5th century BC, a Greek philosopher named Kahree from the city of Ephesus was known for his teachings on ethics and virtue. His ideas were influential in shaping the philosophical thought of the time.
During the Islamic Golden Age (8th-13th centuries), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad named Kahree made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of algebra. His work laid the foundation for modern algebraic equations and contributed to the advancement of mathematical knowledge.
In the 15th century, a Venetian merchant and explorer named Kahree embarked on several voyages to the Far East, documenting his travels and encounters with different cultures. His detailed accounts provided valuable insights into the trade routes and civilizations of that era.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Kahree, a name that has its roots in the ancient Sumerian culture and has been carried on across different civilizations and time periods.
People
Kahree + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kahree as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kahree: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kahree?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kahree 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Kahree a common name?
We classify Kahree as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kahree most popular?
The single biggest year for Kahree was 1999, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kahree is about 23 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 Kahree in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kahree a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kahree 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 Kahree still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kahree 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 Kahree 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 Kahree?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.