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Khayir

♂ Boy

Pronounced kə-HAIR /kəˈhɛr/Medium

Meaning: Spelling linked to Arabic khayr, 'good, goodness, charity', and modern Khyree/Khayir names; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Good through and through: Khayir links to Arabic khayr, 'goodness, charity'. Soft, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowArabic, American

MeaningSpelling linked to Arabic khayr, 'good, goodness, charity', and modern Khyree/Khayir names; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4959 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 108

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

Khayir is a spelling linked to Arabic khayr, 'good, goodness, charity', and the modern Khyree/Khayir names (routes layered, which we flag). A soft, warm name with a blessing at its root.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, goodness at the (likely) root, and warm.

Did you know? Khayir draws on Arabic khayr, 'good, goodness, charity' (a blessing-word) — reshaped as a modern, soft name; doubly warm.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — khayr / Khayir — routes layered

Variations

KhairKhyreeKhayri

Nicknames

Khay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khayir mean?

Khayir links to Arabic khayr, 'good, goodness, charity'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Khayir?

It's said kə-HAIR /kəˈhɛr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Khayir a boy or girl name?

Khayir is a boy's name.

How popular is Khayir?

Khayir is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.