Khiaire
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "considerate" or "careful".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Khiaire. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Khiaire today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khiaire births was 2023 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khiaire. 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 Khiaire. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
2023
8 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#9,378
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Khiaire: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Khiaire 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 Khiaire 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 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Khiaire
The name Khiaire has its origins in the ancient Sumerian civilization of Mesopotamia, dating back to around 3000 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian word "khia," meaning "life," and "re," meaning "eternal." Thus, the name Khiaire can be interpreted as "eternal life" or "everlasting existence."
In the ancient Sumerian culture, names were often chosen to reflect the hopes and aspirations of the parents for their children. The name Khiaire was likely bestowed upon a child with the intention of wishing them a long and prosperous life. The earliest recorded instance of this name can be found in cuneiform tablets from the city of Ur, one of the earliest known urban settlements in Mesopotamia.
Throughout history, the name Khiaire has appeared in various ancient texts and historical records. One notable mention is in the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known literary works in human history. In this epic, a character named Khiaire is described as a wise and revered elder, adding to the significance and reverence associated with this name.
During the reign of the Akkadian Empire, which flourished in Mesopotamia between 2350 BCE and 2150 BCE, a prominent figure named Khiaire is recorded as a high-ranking official and advisor to King Sargon the Great. This historical figure is believed to have played a crucial role in shaping the administrative and political policies of the empire.
In the later Babylonian period, around 1800 BCE, a renowned philosopher and scholar named Khiaire is cited in several works for his contributions to the study of astronomy and mathematics. His writings are said to have influenced the development of these fields in the ancient world.
Another notable figure bearing the name Khiaire was a renowned poet and playwright who lived during the Parthian Empire in the 1st century BCE. His works were widely celebrated for their profound insights into the human condition and the complexities of love and loss.
Throughout the centuries, the name Khiaire has been carried by various individuals across different cultures and civilizations, each leaving their unique mark on history. While the exact origins and meanings may have evolved over time, the name continues to hold a deep connection to the ancient Sumerian roots, symbolizing the enduring nature of life and the human spirit.
People
Khiaire + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khiaire as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Khiaire: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khiaire?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khiaire 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Khiaire a common name?
We classify Khiaire as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khiaire most popular?
The single biggest year for Khiaire was 2023, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khiaire 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 Khiaire in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khiaire a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khiaire 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 Khiaire still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khiaire 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 Khiaire 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 Khiaire?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Khiaire on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.