Khiry
Primarily a boy's name of Arabic origin with 1,156 recorded births. Also given to 7 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Khiry has 1,156 recorded U.S. births across 35+ years, peaking at 244 in 1990. It occupies the space between “never heard of it” and “everyone has one in their class” — a name that feels personal without being obscure.
In the most recent SSA release, Khiry ranks #11675 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Khiry is a boy's and girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant spelling of Khairy, meaning 'charitable' or 'benevolent' — from the Arabic khayr (goodness, generosity).
Khiry has gained some visibility in the NFL through running back Khiry Robinson. The name's Kh- spelling gives it a distinctive visual identity while keeping the warm, meaningful core of the Arabic original. With over 1,100 recorded U.S. births, it has genuine appreciation.
EtymologyShow more
Khiry first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1989. First appearing in the 1980s, Khiry 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
Khiry climbed 703 spots in the last 20 years — from #12378 to #11675.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 57 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 223 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 66 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 651 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 159 | — |
The Story of Khiry
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1990, Khiry is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Khiry are most likely born between 1989 and 2000.
How rare is Khiry?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Khiry — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1989, peaked in the 1990s with 651 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Khiry by the numbers
- Would fill 24 school buses
- Meeting one Khiry per day would take 3.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(34 years, 1989–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #11675 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11593 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5754 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6910 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5366 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4894 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6184 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5030 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4262 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3642 |
| 2014 | 31 | #3507 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4400 |
| 2012 | 26 | #3955 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6116 |
| 2010 | 23 | #4310 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6653 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6608 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10394 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13117 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12378 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Khiry as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Khiry has also been given to 7 girls in the U.S. since 1990.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1989–2024