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Khayr

♂ Boy

Pronounced KHYRE /ˈxaɪr/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic khayr, 'goodness, good, blessing; that which is best, the most excellent'Medium

In 30 seconds: Goodness and blessing: Khayr is Arabic for 'goodness, the best'. Warm, virtuous, and bright.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic khayr, 'goodness, good, blessing; that which is best, the most excellent'

U.S. rank (2025)#6009 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 70

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

Khayr comes from Arabic khayr, 'goodness, good, blessing; that which is best, the most excellent'. A warm, virtuous name across the Arab world (and the root of names like Khairuddin); said 'KHYRE' with a soft kh.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, goodness-and-blessing at the root, and virtuous.

Did you know? Khayr means 'goodness, good, blessing; that which is best' in Arabic — a warm, virtuous name (the root of Khayri and Khairuddin, 'the goodness of the faith').

Overall data confidence 75%

Arabic references — khayr — etymology

Variations

KhairKhayri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khayr mean?

Khayr is Arabic for 'goodness, good, blessing; that which is best'.

How do you pronounce Khayr?

It's said KHYRE /ˈxaɪr/ — a single syllable with a soft 'kh'.

Is Khayr a boy or girl name?

Khayr is a boy's name.

How popular is Khayr?

Khayr is a rare name in the U.S.