Khira
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 304 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 304 Americans have ever been named Khira. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and peaked modestly at 19 births in 2008 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
Khira is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Khira is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Kheera or Khira — from the Arabic meaning 'goodness, virtue, prosperity' or possibly connected to the Arabic khayr (goodness, blessing). It carries the aspiration for a life of goodness and virtuous abundance.
Khira has a crisp, distinctive sound with the Kh- opening giving it an immediately unusual character in English naming. Used across Arabic-speaking communities and among Muslim families worldwide, it carries the beautiful Islamic concept of khayr — goodness in this life and the next — as a gift to the child who bears it.
EtymologyShow more
Khira first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1982. First appearing in the 1980s, Khira emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Arabic classification suggests a path from arabic linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Khira has 32+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1982.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 9 | #10709 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 71 | #13475 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 122 | #10035 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 72 | #10272 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 30 | #9031 | — |
The Story of Khira
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2008, Khira is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Khira are most likely born between 1998 and 2018.
How rare is Khira?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Khira is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1982, peaked in the 2000s with 122 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Khira by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(32 years, 1982–2021)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | #10709 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11906 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16951 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15067 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13766 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11476 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15623 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15966 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12788 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7728 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11096 |
| 2008 | 19 | #6949 |
| 2007 | 16 | #7915 |
| 2006 | 13 | #9012 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9810 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17508 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7405 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14554 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9749 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6347 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1982–2021