Holding steady.
Popularity of Khira since 1982
Babies named Khira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 72 |
| 2000s | 122 |
| 2010s | 71 |
| 2020s | 9 |
Meaning & origin
Khira is a rare feminine name first recorded in U.S. data in 1982, with its peak usage occurring in 2008. Although it has never entered the top 1000, it has shown a stable trajectory over recent decades, suggesting consistent but niche appeal. The name's likely origins are Arabic, where it is connected to the concept of goodness or blessing, though it may also be considered a spelling variant of the more widely known Keira. With no strong association to any particular U.S. state, Khira remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with a soft sound and a positive meaning, while its exact etymology is open to interpretation.
Khira is likely derived from the Arabic root 'khayr' (خير), meaning 'goodness', 'blessing', or 'virtue'. It may also be a variant of Keira, itself an Anglicized form of the Irish name Ciara. The name has seen modest use in the United States since the 1980s.
“Khira” around the world
Where Khira lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Khi, Kiki, Rara
Sibling names for Khira
Names that share Khira's style, for a brother or sister.
