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Khaira

♀ Girl

Pronounced KY-ruh /ˈkaɪ.rə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic khayr ('good; goodness; blessing; charity'), giving Khaira a virtue-name sense; it can also be read as a spelling of Keira. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Arabic name: Khaira means 'goodness; blessing' (said 'KY-ruh'). It can also read as a Keira spelling — routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic khayr ('good; goodness; blessing; charity'), giving Khaira a virtue-name sense; it can also be read as a spelling of Keira. Routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2025)#12560 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 107

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419942025

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

Khaira draws on the Arabic khayr ('goodness; blessing; charity'), reading as a virtue name; it doubles as a Keira spelling. The exact route is uncertain, which we note. Warm and meaningful (said 'KY-ruh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., often in Muslim families. Rare, virtue-rooted, and warm.

Did you know? Khaira comes from the Arabic khayr ('good; blessing; charity'), a gentle virtue name; it also reads as a spelling of Keira, so its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'KY-ruh').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Khaira — Arabic khayr 'goodness'; Keira link; routes uncertain

Variations

KhayraKhaeraKeira

Nicknames

KhaiRara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khaira mean?

Khaira is Arabic for 'goodness; blessing; charity'; it can also read as a Keira spelling. The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Khaira?

It's said KY-ruh /ˈkaɪ.rə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Khaira a boy or girl name?

Khaira is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Khaira?

Khaira is a rare name in the U.S.

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