Rising since 2015, #5,208 for boys today.
Popularity of Khyair since 2012
Babies named Khyair per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 36 |
| 2020s | 109 |
Meaning & origin
Khyair is a modern, extremely rare name that first entered U.S. records in 2012. Its origins are unclear but likely represent a creative spelling influenced by Arabic roots meaning 'goodness' or by place names like the Khyber Pass. The name has seen a slow upward trend since 2015, reaching its peak popularity in 2023. In 2025, it ranked 5,208th with approximately 1 in 94,893 boys receiving the name. Though still uncommon, Khyair fits a pattern of distinctive, consonant-heavy names that appeal to parents seeking uniqueness. No top states for the name have been recorded, underscoring its scattered usage across the country.
Khyair first appeared in U.S. records in 2012 and is likely a modern invented name, combining sounds from Arabic or Persian names associated with goodness (like Khayr, meaning 'goodness') or place names (Khyber). Its usage is extremely rare and primarily American, fitting a pattern of distinctive, phonetically pleasing coinages.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ky, Khy
Sibling names for Khyair
Names that share Khyair's style, for a brother or sister.
