Khymeir
A variation of the Arabic name Khayir meaning "excellent" or "good".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Khymeir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Khymeir today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khymeir births was 2020 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khymeir. 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 Khymeir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2020
5 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,417
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Khymeir: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Khymeir 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 Khymeir 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 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Khymeir
The name Khymeir is believed to have originated from the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East during the 8th century BCE to the 7th century CE. The name is derived from the Aramaic root "khy," which means "life," and "meir," meaning "shining" or "brilliant." Thus, the name Khymeir can be interpreted as "shining life" or "brilliant life."
Aramaic was the lingua franca of the ancient Near East and was spoken across a vast region spanning modern-day Syria, Iraq, Iran, and parts of Turkey and Egypt. The name Khymeir may have first emerged among the Aramaic-speaking communities in these areas during the height of the Aramaic language's influence.
While there are no specific historical references to the name Khymeir in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name's origins can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of the Aramaic people, who played a significant role in the development of various civilizations in the region.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Khymeir was a renowned Aramaic scholar and poet who lived in the 5th century CE. He is known for his contributions to the preservation and promotion of the Aramaic language and literature.
In the 9th century CE, Khymeir ibn al-Khalil was a celebrated Aramaic philosopher and mathematician from Baghdad. He is credited with several groundbreaking works on arithmetic and algebra, which influenced the development of mathematics in the Islamic world.
During the 12th century, Khymeir al-Dimashqi was a renowned Aramaic physician and scholar from Damascus. His medical treatises and innovative approaches to healing were highly regarded throughout the Middle East and beyond.
In the 15th century, Khymeir al-Halabi was a skilled Aramaic calligrapher and artist from Aleppo, Syria. His intricate calligraphic works adorned many significant buildings and manuscripts of the time, showcasing the beauty and elegance of the Aramaic script.
Another notable figure was Khymeir al-Jazari, an influential Aramaic engineer and inventor from the 12th century. He is best known for his groundbreaking work on automata and hydraulic machines, which greatly influenced the advancement of engineering and technology in the medieval Islamic world.
These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the name Khymeir throughout history, each making significant contributions to various fields and leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and intellectual heritage of the Aramaic-speaking world.
People
Khymeir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khymeir 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
Khymeir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khymeir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khymeir 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Khymeir a common name?
We classify Khymeir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khymeir most popular?
The single biggest year for Khymeir was 2020, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khymeir 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 Khymeir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khymeir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khymeir 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 Khymeir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khymeir 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 Khymeir 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 Khymeir?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Khymeir on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.