Khyri
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "best, greatest".
Name Census estimates that about 452 living Americans carry the first name Khyri. It is a predominantly male name (96.1% of registrations). The average person named Khyri today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khyri births was 2022 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khyri. 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
452
~ 1 in 758,306 Americans
Peak year
2022
32 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,150
Tracked since 1989
Gender
Gender distribution for Khyri
Khyri leans heavily male at 96.1% of total registrations, but 18 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Khyri as a male name
- Ranked #5,150 in 2024
- 19 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (32 births)
Khyri as a female name
- Ranked #16,475 in 2024
- 5 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2013 (7 births)
Popularity
Khyri: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Khyri 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 205 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Khyri remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Khyri 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 Khyri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Khyris live
Origin
Meaning and history of Khyri
The name Khyri is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, where it is derived from the word "khayr," which means "good" or "goodness." This name is thought to have emerged during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century AD, in the Middle Eastern region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Khyri can be found in the writings of renowned Islamic scholars and historians from the medieval era. It is mentioned in various historical texts and manuscripts, often referring to individuals who were known for their virtuous character and contributions to society.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Khyri. One of the earliest known individuals was Khyri ibn Ishaq, a celebrated Arabic poet and scholar who lived in the 9th century AD. He was renowned for his mastery of the Arabic language and his contributions to the literary arts.
Another prominent figure with the name Khyri was Khyri al-Baghdadi, a renowned Islamic philosopher and theologian who lived in the 11th century AD. He was known for his extensive writings on metaphysics, ethics, and theology, and his works had a significant influence on the intellectual discourse of his time.
In the 13th century AD, there was Khyri al-Din al-Rumi, a Persian poet and mystic who was a disciple of the renowned Sufi mystic Rumi. His poetic works were deeply influenced by Sufism and explored themes of spirituality and the human experience.
Moving forward in history, we come across Khyri Bey, an Ottoman statesman and diplomat who lived in the 16th century AD. He played a crucial role in the Ottoman Empire's diplomatic relations with other nations and was renowned for his negotiation skills and political acumen.
Lastly, in the 19th century AD, there was Khyri Pasha, an Egyptian military leader and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Egypt from 1878 to 1879. He was known for his progressive reforms and efforts to modernize the country.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Khyri throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Khyri + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khyri 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
Khyri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khyri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 452 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khyri 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 758,306 US residents.
Is Khyri a common name?
We classify Khyri as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 457 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khyri most popular?
The single biggest year for Khyri was 2022, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khyri is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Khyri a male name?
Yes, 96.1% of people registered as Khyri 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.