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Khyrie

♂ Boy

Pronounced KHIHR-ee /ˈkhɪr.i/Low

Meaning: Lord; respelling of Kyrie, from Greek kyrios (lord), as in Kyrie eleison.Low

In 30 seconds: Khyrie is a respelling of Kyrie, meaning 'lord', from the Greek kyrios as heard in 'Kyrie eleison'.
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Origin LowGreek, American
MeaningLord; respelling of Kyrie, from Greek kyrios (lord), as in Kyrie eleison.
U.S. rank (2024)#2176 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births67 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 717

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819902024

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

History & Origin

The base name Kyrie comes from Greek kyrios, 'lord', best known from the liturgical plea 'Kyrie eleison'. Khyrie keeps that meaning while reshaping the spelling with an added 'h' for an American, contemporary look.

The respelling softens the page-appearance of the word without changing its two-syllable sound. It belongs to the recent trend of taking an established name and personalizing the letters.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Khyrie is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name - Khyrie — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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If you like Khyrie…

Kyrie— the standard spelling of this exact name, from Greek kyrios
Cyrus— another name built on a Greek-rendered word for lordly authority

Frequently Asked

What does the name Khyrie mean?

Khyrie is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Uncertain tradition.

How do you pronounce Khyrie?

It's commonly said KHIHR-ee /ˈkhɪr.i/.

Is Khyrie a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Khyrie is used as a boy name.

How popular is Khyrie?

In 2024, Khyrie ranked #2176 in the U.S. for boys, with 67 births recorded.