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Kihry

Unisex name potentially of Gaelic origin, its meaning is uncertain.

Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Kihry. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kihry today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kihry births was 1995 (6 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Kihry. 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 Kihry. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

6

~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans

Peak year

1995

6 babies that year

Average age

30

years old

1995 SSA rank

#8,390

Tracked since 1995

Popularity

Kihry: popularity over time

Babies born per year

023561995

Decades

Kihry 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 Kihry during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1990s606

Origin

Meaning and history of Kihry

The name Kihry has its origins in the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 4500 BC to 1900 BC. It is derived from the Sumerian word "ki-ri," which translates to "eternal love" or "everlasting affection."

This name holds deep spiritual and cultural significance in Sumerian mythology. It is believed to have been associated with the goddess Inanna, the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. Inanna was widely revered in Sumerian society, and many people likely chose to name their children after her or her symbolic representations.

The earliest recorded use of the name Kihry can be traced back to ancient Sumerian cuneiform tablets dating back to around 2500 BC. These tablets were primarily used for record-keeping and documenting important events, suggesting that the name was already in use during that time.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kihry. One of the earliest recorded instances is Kihry of Ur, a high priestess who lived in the city of Ur (modern-day Tell el-Muqayyar, Iraq) during the 3rd millennium BC. She was renowned for her devotion to the goddess Inanna and her contributions to the preservation of Sumerian religious traditions.

Another notable figure was Kihry the Scribe, who lived during the reign of the Akkadian Empire (circa 2350 BC - 2150 BC). He was a respected scholar and a prolific writer, known for his transcriptions of ancient Sumerian texts and his contributions to the preservation of Sumerian literature.

In the 1st millennium BC, the name Kihry was also used in the Babylonian Empire. One notable individual was Kihry of Babylon, a high-ranking official who served under King Nebuchadnezzar II (604 BC - 562 BC). He was revered for his wisdom and his ability to interpret dreams and omens, as mentioned in the biblical book of Daniel.

During the Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD), which ruled over parts of modern-day Iran and Iraq, the name Kihry was also prevalent. Kihry the Physician, who lived in the 1st century AD, was a renowned healer and scholar of medicine. His contributions to the field of medical knowledge were widely recognized throughout the ancient world.

In the medieval period, the name Kihry was also used in various regions of the Middle East. One notable figure was Kihry al-Isfahani, a 9th-century Persian poet and scholar who lived in the city of Isfahan (modern-day Iran). He was celebrated for his beautiful poetry and his contributions to the preservation of Persian literature.

It is important to note that the name Kihry, with its deep cultural and historical roots, has been subject to various spellings and variations throughout different regions and time periods. However, its core meaning and significance as a symbol of love and affection have remained consistent across cultures and civilizations.

People

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FAQ

Kihry: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Kihry?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kihry 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 57,125,723 US residents.

Is Kihry a common name?

We classify Kihry as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Kihry most popular?

The single biggest year for Kihry was 1995, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kihry is about 30 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 Kihry in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Kihry a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kihry 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 Kihry still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Kihry 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 Kihry 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 Kihry?

You can see how many Americans are named Kihry on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.

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