Kyri

♀ Girl

Pronounced KY-ree /ˈkaɪ.ri/High

Meaning: A modern name, variously an echo of Kyrie ('O Lord', Greek) and Kyra ('lady'); used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Kyrie/Kyra echo: Kyri. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'KY-ree'). Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowAmerican, Greek

MeaningA modern name, variously an echo of Kyrie ('O Lord', Greek) and Kyra ('lady'); used for both sexes; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#14141 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 518

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

Kyri is a modern name, with no single fixed root — variously an echo of Kyrie ('O Lord', Greek) and Kyra ('lady'; routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'KY-ree').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, a-recent-name, and crisp.

Did you know? Kyri is a modern name, variously an echo of Kyrie ('O Lord') and Kyra ('lady') — a crisp, modern name used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KY-ree').

Overall data confidence 20%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — unisex; routes layered

Variations

KyrieKyraKyree

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kyri mean?

Kyri is variously an echo of Kyrie ('O Lord') and Kyra ('lady'); used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kyri?

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

Is Kyri a boy or girl name?

Kyri is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Kyri?

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