Keyoir
A masculine name derived from the English word "key", suggesting resourcefulness or importance.
Name Census estimates that about 52 living Americans carry the first name Keyoir. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 88.5% of registrations being female. The average person named Keyoir today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keyoir births was 2024 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keyoir. 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 Keyoir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
52
~ 1 in 6,591,430 Americans
Peak year
2024
21 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,397
Tracked since 2022
Gender
Gender distribution for Keyoir
Keyoir leans heavily female at 88.5% of total registrations, but 6 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Keyoir as a male name
- Ranked #11,660 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (6 births)
Keyoir as a female name
- Ranked #7,397 in 2024
- 15 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (19 births)
Popularity
Keyoir: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Keyoir 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 Keyoir 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 | 46 | 52 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Keyoir
The name Keyoir has its roots in ancient Mesopotamia, originating from the Akkadian language spoken in the region around the third millennium BC. It is believed to be derived from the Akkadian word "keyu," which means "to shine" or "to glow," and "iru," meaning "companion" or "friend." The combination of these two words suggests that the name Keyoir may have been used to describe someone who was a radiant presence or a loyal companion.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Keyoir can be traced back to the Sumerian cuneiform tablets from the city of Ur, circa 2500 BC. These tablets contain records of various individuals, including a scribe named Keyoir, who was known for his exceptional skills in writing and documentation.
In the ancient Babylonian epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known literary works, there is a character named Keyoir who is described as a wise and trusted advisor to the protagonist, Gilgamesh. This epic, dating back to around 2100 BC, provides insight into the cultural significance and use of the name during the Mesopotamian era.
During the Achaemenid Persian Empire (550–330 BC), there are records of a prominent military commander named Keyoir who served under King Darius I. He is mentioned in the Behistun Inscription, a multilingual inscription carved on a rock face in present-day Iran, which details the military victories and accomplishments of Darius I.
In the Byzantine Empire (330–1453 AD), there was a notable scholar and philosopher named Keyoir of Antioch (c. 450–510 AD), who was renowned for his contributions to the fields of metaphysics and theology. His works influenced the development of Christian philosophy and theology during the early medieval period.
Another notable figure with the name Keyoir was a Persian poet and mystic from the 12th century, Keyoir Rumi (1207–1273 AD). He was a renowned Sufi scholar and is widely regarded as one of the greatest poets in the Persian language. His poetic works, such as the Masnavi, are celebrated for their spiritual depth and literary artistry.
While the name Keyoir has ancient roots and historical references, its usage has been relatively uncommon in modern times, particularly in Western cultures. However, it remains a unique and intriguing name with a rich cultural heritage that spans several millennia.
People
Keyoir + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Keyoir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keyoir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 52 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keyoir 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 6,591,430 US residents.
Is Keyoir a common name?
We classify Keyoir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 52 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keyoir most popular?
The single biggest year for Keyoir was 2024, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keyoir 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 Keyoir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keyoir a female name?
Yes, 88.5% of people registered as Keyoir in the SSA data are female. 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 Keyoir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keyoir 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 Keyoir 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 have Keyoir as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Keyoir, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.