Khiree
A boy's name with 186 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Khiree, you're looking at a name that fewer than 186 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The bright, upbeat ending gives Khiree a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.
In the most recent SSA release, Khiree ranks #11674 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Khiree is a boy's baby name of modern American origin, a creative variant of Chiree or a phonetic spelling of 'Chiree' — possibly drawn from the Arabic Khiry (variant of Khairy, meaning 'benevolent' or 'good') or an independent creative invention. The Kh- opening gives it an exotic, distinctive visual character.
Khiree carries a flowing three-syllable rhythm — a name that moves easily through its vowels, carrying a warm, open quality that makes it natural to say aloud, whatever its precise origin in any particular family.
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In the American context, Khiree is a boy's name with several decades of recorded use (1989–2024). American naming is uniquely syncretic — it borrows from dozens of traditions, invents freely, and recombines elements in ways that make strict etymological tracing difficult for many names.
Today, Khiree is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #11674), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Khiree climbed 703 spots in the last 20 years — from #12377 to #11674.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 43 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 77 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 22 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 38 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 6 | — |
The Story of Khiree
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Khiree is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Khiree are most likely born between 2011 and 2024.
How rare is Khiree?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Khiree — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1989, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 77 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Khiree by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(25 years, 1989–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #11674 |
| 2023 | 10 | #8009 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10368 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6520 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10124 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8567 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7913 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7888 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9310 |
| 2015 | 5 | #13134 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8494 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8480 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9332 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8465 |
| 2008 | 5 | #13666 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12377 |
| 2002 | 6 | #10104 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9767 |
| 1999 | 6 | #9366 |
| 1996 | 5 | #9843 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1989–2024