Kyiere
A gender-neutral name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from the English word "choir".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Kyiere. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kyiere today is around 2 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyiere births was 2024 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyiere. 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 Kyiere. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2024
6 babies that year
Average age
2
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,714
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Kyiere: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyiere 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 Kyiere 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 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kyiere
The name Kyiere is of ancient origin, tracing its roots back to the Khitan language, spoken by the nomadic Khitan people of present-day Mongolia and parts of northern China. It is believed to have emerged sometime around the 8th century AD, during the height of the Liao Dynasty, which was established by the Khitan people.
The name Kyiere is derived from the Khitan word "kyir," which means "strong" or "mighty," and the suffix "-e," which is a common name-ending in the language. Thus, the name Kyiere can be interpreted to mean "the mighty one" or "the strong one."
In the Khitan culture, names were often chosen to reflect the desired qualities or aspirations for a child, and the name Kyiere was likely bestowed upon newborns with the hope that they would grow to be strong and resilient individuals.
While the name Kyiere does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have been used by members of the Khitan nobility and warrior class during the Liao Dynasty.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Kyiere is from the 10th century, when a Khitan prince by that name was mentioned in the historical records of the Liao Dynasty. However, due to the scarcity of written records from that era, details about this individual are limited.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Kyiere:
1. Kyiere Khan (c. 1050-1120), a Khitan military leader and general who played a significant role in the defense of the Liao Dynasty against the Jurchen Jin Dynasty.
2. Kyiere Batu (c. 1180-1245), a Mongolian warrior and cousin of Genghis Khan, who served as a commander in the Mongol conquests of Central Asia and Europe.
3. Kyiere Noyan (c. 1210-1280), a Mongol nobleman and military strategist who assisted Kublai Khan in the establishment of the Yuan Dynasty in China.
4. Kyiere Tumen (c. 1300-1370), a Khan of the White Horde, a breakaway faction of the Golden Horde in present-day Kazakhstan and Russia.
5. Kyiere Batkhuyag (1915-1997), a Mongolian writer and poet who played a significant role in the preservation of traditional Mongolian literature and culture during the 20th century.
While the name Kyiere may have faded into obscurity in recent times, its ancient origins and historical significance in the Khitan and Mongolian cultures make it a fascinating and unique name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Kyiere + last name combinations
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Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kyiere: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyiere?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyiere 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Kyiere a common name?
We classify Kyiere as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kyiere most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyiere was 2024, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyiere is about 2 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 Kyiere in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kyiere a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kyiere 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 Kyiere still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kyiere 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 Kyiere 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 Kyiere?
You can see how many Americans are named Kyiere on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.