Khaira
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 100 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Khaira peaked during the Gen Alpha era, when 10 babies received this name in a single year (2014). That era was defined by creative, boundary-pushing naming, and Khaira remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Khaira ranks #10664 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Khaira is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, from the word khaira meaning 'good' or 'the good one,' related to khair — goodness, virtue, and charitable deeds. In Islam, khair encompasses all righteous and beneficial acts.
Khaira is a name of moral aspiration — a declaration that this child will be a source of goodness in the world. Simple, meaningful, and deeply rooted in Islamic ethical tradition.
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Phonetically, Khaira belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, warm ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Arabic naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Arabic names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Khaira’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Khaira has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1994.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 36 | #13022 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 41 | #14144 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 18 | #15448 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | #14579 | — |
The Story of Khaira
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2014, Khaira is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Khaira are most likely born between 2004 and 2024.
How rare is Khaira?
Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Khaira — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1994, peaked in the 2010s with 41 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Khaira by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(15 years, 1994–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | #10664 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16416 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10807 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14392 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12830 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13138 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16934 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13420 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15320 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15494 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10556 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16489 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13165 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16689 |
| 1994 | 5 | #14579 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1994–2024