Rising since 2019, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Khayir since 2006
Babies named Khayir per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 103 |
Meaning & origin
Khayir is a modern and rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2006, suggesting a recent adoption, likely as a creative respelling of the more traditional Khayri. Its trajectory since 2019 has been rising, with a peak year of 2022, though it remains extremely uncommon with a 1-in-85,404 occurrence rate in 2025. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular state, reflecting its scattered, niche appeal. As a variation of Arabic-rooted Khayri, it carries connotations of goodness and charity, yet its exact etymology is uncertain. This ambiguity, combined with its modern usage, makes Khayir an distinctive choice for families seeking a contemporary-sounding name with cultural depth.
Khayir is a relatively modern spelling variant of Khayri, which derives from the Arabic root kh-y-r, associated with goodness and kindness. The name has seen rare but increasing use in the United States since the mid-2000s, likely reflecting cultural borrowing and creative respelling.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Khai, Khay
Sibling names for Khayir
Names that share Khayir's style, for a brother or sister.
