Kyber

♂ Boy

Pronounced KY-bur /ˈkaɪ.bɚ/Medium

Meaning: From the Khyber Pass (the historic mountain pass between Afghanistan and Pakistan); used as a modern given name, also echoing 'cyber'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Of the Khyber Pass: Kyber is a modern place-name (also 'cyber'-adjacent). Crisp and bold (said 'KY-bur'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowModern coinage

MeaningFrom the Khyber Pass (the historic mountain pass between Afghanistan and Pakistan); used as a modern given name, also echoing 'cyber'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#10440 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 34

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

Kyber comes from the Khyber Pass (the historic mountain pass between Afghanistan and Pakistan), used as a modern given name, also echoing 'cyber' (routes layered). A bold name (said 'KY-bur').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely and recently (also 'kyber crystal' in Star Wars). Rare, a place-name, and bold.

Did you know? Kyber comes from the Khyber Pass (the historic mountain pass between Afghanistan and Pakistan) — used as a modern given name, also echoing 'cyber' — a bold choice (routes layered; said 'KY-bur').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Kyber — Modern; place-name; routes layered

Variations

KhyberKaiber

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kyber mean?

Kyber comes from the Khyber Pass; used as a modern given name, also echoing 'cyber'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kyber?

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

Is Kyber a boy or girl name?

Kyber is a boy's name.

How popular is Kyber?

Kyber is a very rare name in the U.S.