The baby name Khyri is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkaɪri/ (KY-ree).
The baby name Khyri is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkaɪri/ (KY-ree).
Khyri is in Origin.
Khyri is a contemporary given name with two converging etymologies. Many bearers treat it as an Anglicized respelling of Arabic Khayri/Khairi, from khayr “goodness, benevolence,” giving the meaning “charitable,” “virtuous,” or “of good nature.” In parallel, it can also be read as a creative variant of Kyrie (Greek, from kyrios “lord,” known from the liturgical phrase Kyrie eleison). The inserted h reflects the Arabic voiceless velar fricative and also a modern American taste for distinctive spellings.
Use in the United States has risen since the late 20th century, appearing chiefly for boys but occasionally as unisex. It is not a traditional form in Arabic orthography, yet relates closely to Khayri/Khairi, common as both given name and surname in the Middle East. Variants and near-variants include Khairi, Khairy, Khayri, Khyree, Kyree, and Kyrie.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| TN | 0 | #857 | 9 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #874 | 19 | 7,044 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #912 | 5 | 8,487 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MA | 0 | #1,195 | 5 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Khyri is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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