Khiree
A masculine name of possible Farsi or Arabic origins meaning "faithful" or "noble".
Name Census estimates that about 184 living Americans carry the first name Khiree. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Khiree today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khiree births was 2021 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khiree. 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
184
~ 1 in 1,862,795 Americans
Peak year
2021
13 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,674
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Khiree: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Khiree from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 77 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Khiree remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Khiree 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 Khiree 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 Khiree
The name Khiree is believed to have its origins in ancient Arabic and Persian cultures. It is derived from the word "khira," which means "intelligence" or "wisdom." This suggests that the name was originally bestowed upon individuals who were considered intellectually gifted or possessing great knowledge.
In the early centuries of the Islamic era, the name gained prominence in regions where Arabic and Persian influence was strong, such as the Middle East and parts of Central Asia. It was a popular choice among educated and scholarly families who valued the pursuit of knowledge and learning.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Khiree can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet and philosopher, Rumi (1207-1273). In his poetic works, Rumi made references to individuals bearing this name, indicating its usage during that era.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Khiree. One such individual was Khiree al-Baghdadi (1050-1122), a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher from Baghdad. He made significant contributions to the fields of logic, metaphysics, and ethics, and his works were widely studied in the Islamic world.
Another prominent figure was Khiree ibn Khalid (920-990), a celebrated mathematician and astronomer from Persia. He is credited with advancing the study of spherical trigonometry and contributing to the development of astronomical tables, which were essential for navigation and timekeeping.
In the realm of literature, Khiree al-Andalusi (1030-1085) was a renowned poet and literary critic from Andalusia, Spain. His works were highly influential in the development of Arabic poetry and literary criticism during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization.
The name Khiree also appeared in the court of the Mughal Empire in India. Khiree Khan (1550-1622) was a prominent military commander and nobleman who served under the Mughal emperors Akbar and Jahangir. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Mughal territories.
Another notable figure was Khiree al-Ahmadi (1225-1290), a Sufi mystic and poet from Persia. His spiritual teachings and poetic works had a profound impact on the development of Sufism and Persian literature.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Khiree throughout history, each making significant contributions to their respective fields and leaving a lasting legacy.
People
Khiree + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khiree 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
Khiree: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khiree?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 184 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khiree 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 1,862,795 US residents.
Is Khiree a common name?
We classify Khiree as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 186 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khiree most popular?
The single biggest year for Khiree was 2021, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khiree is about 16 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 Khiree in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khiree a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khiree 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 Khiree still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khiree 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 Khiree 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 share the name Khiree?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.