Khary
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "generous" or "noble".
Name Census estimates that about 892 living Americans carry the first name Khary. It is a predominantly male name (99.5% of registrations). The average person named Khary today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khary births was 1977 (58 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khary. 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.
People living today
892
~ 1 in 384,254 Americans
Peak year
1977
58 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,405
Tracked since 1971
Gender
Gender distribution for Khary
Out of the 933 babies given the name Khary since 1880, 99.5% were registered as male. The name sits firmly on the male side of the spectrum, with only a handful of female registrations across the entire dataset.
Khary as a male name
- Ranked #13,405 in 2022
- 5 male births in 2022
- Peak: 1977 (58 births)
Khary as a female name
- Ranked #16,357 in 2020
- 5 female births in 2020
- Peak: 2020 (5 births)
Popularity
Khary: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Khary from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 373 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Khary 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 Khary during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kharys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Khary, while Ohio, Massachusetts, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 33 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Khary
The name Khary originates from the Arabic language and culture, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Arabic word "khair," which means "good" or "goodness." The name is believed to have been used primarily in regions where Arabic was spoken, such as the Middle East and North Africa.
Khary has a rich historical significance, appearing in various ancient texts and religious scriptures. In Islamic tradition, the name is associated with virtue and righteousness, reflecting the positive connotations of its meaning. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been mentioned in early Islamic texts, although specific references are scarce.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Khary can be found in medieval Arabic manuscripts and chronicles. One notable figure bearing this name was Khary al-Dimashqi, a 12th-century Arab geographer and scholar from Damascus. He is known for his contributions to the field of geography and his extensive travels throughout the region.
Throughout history, several other individuals have carried the name Khary, leaving their mark in various fields. Khary ibn Khaldun, born in 1332 in Tunis, was a renowned historian, philosopher, and the founder of the discipline of cultural history. His influential work, the Muqaddimah, is considered a groundbreaking contribution to the study of human civilization.
In the 15th century, Khary al-Maghribi was a notable mathematician and astronomer from North Africa. His contributions to the development of Islamic astronomy and mathematics were significant, and he is remembered for his treatises on celestial mechanics and computational techniques.
Moving forward in time, Khary Naser, born in 1920 in Egypt, was a prominent Arab nationalist and political leader. He played a crucial role in the Egyptian revolution of 1952 and served as the Prime Minister of Egypt from 1954 to 1956, advocating for Arab unity and independence.
Another notable figure bearing the name Khary was Khary Layton, born in 1946 in the United States. He was an influential jazz pianist and composer, known for his innovative style and contributions to the jazz genre. Layton's music embodied the spirit of experimentation and exploration, earning him critical acclaim and a dedicated following.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Khary throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human culture and accomplishments.
People
Khary + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khary 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
Khary: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khary?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 892 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khary 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 384,254 US residents.
Is Khary a common name?
We classify Khary as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 933 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khary most popular?
The single biggest year for Khary was 1977, when 58 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khary is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Khary a male name?
Yes, 99.5% of people registered as Khary 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.
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.