Kaire

♂ Boy

Pronounced KY-ree /ˈkaɪ.ri/Low

Meaning: Of uncertain origin: plausibly a modern Kai-family coinage, an echo of Greek chaire, 'rejoice!', or an Estonian name borrowed across gender; undocumented as a traditional boys' nameLow

In 30 seconds: A genuine rarity with three faint trails: the modern Kai- workshop, the ancient Greek greeting 'chaire!' ('rejoice!'), and an Estonian name usually worn by women. We map the trails and admit the fog.

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Origin LowUncertain, American

MeaningOf uncertain origin: plausibly a modern Kai-family coinage, an echo of Greek chaire, 'rejoice!', or an Estonian name borrowed across gender; undocumented as a traditional boys' name

U.S. rank (2025)#3553 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births32 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 219

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kaire is scarcely documented as an American boys' name. Candidate origins — none confirmed — include a contemporary extension of Kai ('sea' in Hawaiian), the classical Greek salutation chaire, 'rejoice', and Estonia's feminine Kaire (linked there to names like Kaia). U.S. appearances are too few to settle the question.

We flag the name as uncertain rather than invent a lineage. Its sound sits comfortably beside Kyrie and Kai — which may be the whole modern story.

Did you know? Ancient Greeks greeted each other with chaire — 'rejoice!' — a hello so optimistic it doubled as a blessing; Kaire's sound revives it, whether parents intend to or not.

Overall data confidence 40%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — only documented appearances

Variations

KairiKyrieKai

Nicknames

Kai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaire mean?

Kaire has no documented meaning as a boys' name; it plausibly extends Kai, echoes Greek chaire, 'rejoice!', or borrows an Estonian name — we flag it as uncertain.

How do you pronounce Kaire?

It's likely said KY-ree /ˈkaɪ.ri/ — two syllables — though families may differ.

Is Kaire a boy or girl name?

Kaire appears as a boy's name in U.S. records; in Estonia it is traditionally feminine.

How popular is Kaire?

Kaire is a vanishingly rare name in the U.S.