Keyaire
An invented modern name likely combining key with the French suffix -aire.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Keyaire. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Keyaire today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keyaire births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keyaire. 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 Keyaire. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,252
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Keyaire: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Keyaire 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 Keyaire 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Keyaire
The given name Keyaire has its origins in the ancient Celtic language spoken by the Gauls, a group of tribal societies that inhabited much of modern-day France, Belgium, and parts of Switzerland during the Iron Age period, from around the 8th century BC to the 1st century AD. The name is believed to be derived from the Proto-Celtic root word "cair," meaning "friend" or "beloved," combined with the suffix "-ia," which denotes a place or location.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Keyaire can be found in the Gaulish inscriptions discovered in the region of Aquitaine, located in southwestern France. These inscriptions, dating back to the 1st century BC, mention individuals bearing similar names, such as "Cairos" and "Cairios," which are thought to be variations of the same name.
The name Keyaire gained further prominence during the medieval period, particularly in the regions of Brittany and Normandy, where it was widely used among the nobility and aristocracy. In the 12th century, a famous knight named Keyaire de Bretagne was renowned for his bravery and martial skills, participating in several crusades to the Holy Land.
In the 14th century, a renowned scholar and theologian, Keyaire de Cambrai, made significant contributions to the field of religious studies and philosophy. His work, "De Veritate Divina" (On Divine Truth), was widely studied and discussed in academic circles throughout Europe.
During the Renaissance period, Keyaire de Montpellier, a celebrated poet and playwright, gained recognition for his lyrical works and theatrical plays, which often explored themes of love, honor, and chivalry. His most famous work, "L'Amour Courtois" (Courtly Love), has been studied and analyzed by literary scholars for centuries.
In the 18th century, a prominent French diplomat and statesman, Keyaire de Rochambeau, played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War, commanding French forces and contributing to the decisive victory at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781, which ultimately led to the independence of the United States.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Keyaire, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance associated with this name of ancient Celtic origin.
People
Keyaire + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keyaire 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
Keyaire: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keyaire?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keyaire 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Keyaire a common name?
We classify Keyaire as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keyaire most popular?
The single biggest year for Keyaire was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keyaire is about 3 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 Keyaire in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keyaire a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keyaire 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 Keyaire still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keyaire 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 Keyaire 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 are named Keyaire?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.