Khairee
An Arabic name meaning "one who has good deeds" or "virtuoso".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Khairee. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Khairee today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khairee births was 2007 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khairee. 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 Khairee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2007
6 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2007 SSA rank
#11,722
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Khairee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Khairee from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, 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
Khairee 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 Khairee 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 Khairee
The name Khairee is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, with roots tracing back to the Middle East and North Africa regions. The name itself is derived from the Arabic word "khair," which means "goodness" or "virtue." This linguistic connection suggests that the name Khairee was initially bestowed upon individuals with the intention of imbuing them with positive qualities and virtuous characteristics.
While the exact time period of the name's inception is uncertain, historical records indicate that variations of the name have been present in the Arab world for centuries. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Qur'an, the central religious text of Islam, where the word "khair" is frequently used to emphasize the importance of righteous behavior and moral conduct.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Khairee or its variants. One such individual was Khairee Al-Baghdadi, a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher who lived in the 11th century. Al-Baghdadi made significant contributions to the fields of logic, metaphysics, and theology, and his works were widely studied and influential during his time.
Another prominent figure was Khairee Ibn Abi Bakr, a renowned Sufi mystic and poet who lived in the 13th century. His poetic works, which often explored spiritual themes and the pursuit of divine knowledge, have left a lasting impact on the literary traditions of the Arab world.
In the realm of warfare and military leadership, Khairee Al-Amiri, a 10th-century Arab general and statesman, stands out. Al-Amiri played a crucial role in the establishment and expansion of the Fatimid Caliphate, a powerful Islamic empire that ruled over vast territories in North Africa and the Middle East.
The name Khairee has also been associated with religious and spiritual figures, such as Khairee Al-Siddiq, a prominent Sufi scholar and mystic who lived in the 14th century. Al-Siddiq was renowned for his teachings on spiritual enlightenment and his efforts to promote unity and understanding among different religious communities.
Another notable bearer of the name was Khairee Al-Hakimi, a 12th-century Arab poet and philosopher. Al-Hakimi's poetic works often addressed themes of love, nature, and the human condition, and his philosophical musings explored the complexities of existence and the pursuit of knowledge.
While the name Khairee has its roots in the Arab world, it has also gained recognition and popularity in other cultures and regions over time. However, the historical and cultural significance of the name remains deeply intertwined with its Arabic origins and the values of goodness, virtue, and righteousness that it represents.
People
Khairee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khairee 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
Khairee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khairee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khairee 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 Khairee a common name?
We classify Khairee 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 Khairee most popular?
The single biggest year for Khairee was 2007, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khairee is about 22 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 Khairee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khairee a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khairee 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 Khairee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khairee 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 Khairee 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 the name Khairee?
See how many people have the name Khairee on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.