Khyair
A masculine Arabic name meaning "good" or "choice".
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the first name Khyair. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Khyair today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khyair births was 2023 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khyair. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Khyair with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
126
~ 1 in 2,720,273 Americans
Peak year
2023
28 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,251
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Khyair: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Khyair from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 91 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
Khyair 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 Khyair during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Khyairs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Khyair
The name Khyair has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "khayr," which means "goodness," "virtue," or "well-being." The name is believed to have emerged in the Middle East during the medieval period, when Arabic names gained prominence across the region.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Khyair can be found in ancient Arabic texts and manuscripts dating back to the 8th century CE. It is believed that the name was initially used by scholars and poets who sought to convey the virtuous qualities associated with its meaning.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Khyair. One of the most famous was Khyair al-Nessawi, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in the 10th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and his writings on the interpretation of the Quran.
Another notable figure was Khyair al-Din al-Ramli, an Egyptian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 15th century CE. He made significant contributions to the study of astronomy and wrote several treatises on the subject, including a work on the calculation of planetary positions.
In the 18th century, Khyair Khan was a prominent military leader and statesman in the Mughal Empire. He played a crucial role in the political affairs of the empire and was known for his strategic military campaigns against rival forces.
The name Khyair also holds historical significance in literature. Khyair al-Nahwi, a celebrated Arabic poet and writer, lived in the 9th century CE and is renowned for his poetic works that explored themes of love, nature, and human emotions.
In the 20th century, Khyair al-Din al-Alusi was an influential Iraqi politician and writer who played a key role in the country's political landscape. He served as the prime minister of Iraq from 1924 to 1925 and wrote extensively on issues related to Arab nationalism and the modernization of Arab societies.
The name Khyair has transcended cultural boundaries and has been adopted by various communities around the world, particularly those with ties to the Arab or Islamic cultures. Its enduring popularity can be attributed to its positive connotations and the virtuous qualities it represents.
People
Khyair + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khyair 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
Khyair: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khyair?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 126 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khyair 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 2,720,273 US residents.
Is Khyair a common name?
We classify Khyair as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 127 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khyair most popular?
The single biggest year for Khyair was 2023, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khyair is about 5 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 Khyair in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khyair a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khyair 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 Khyair still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khyair 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 Khyair 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 are called Khyair?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.