Kyri

♂ Boy

Pronounced KY-ree /ˈkaɪ.ri/High

Meaning: A short modern name echoing Kyrie ('Lord', Greek kyrios, from the prayer Kyrie eleison) and the modern Ky- names; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Lord: Kyri echoes Kyrie — 'Lord'. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys).

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Origin LowGreek, American

MeaningA short modern name echoing Kyrie ('Lord', Greek kyrios, from the prayer Kyrie eleison) and the modern Ky- names; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6316 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 413

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 short modern name echoing Kyrie — Greek kyrios, 'Lord', from the prayer Kyrie eleison, 'Lord, have mercy' (we note the sacred reference) — and the modern Ky- names (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; nickname Ky).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, Lord at the (Kyrie) root, and crisp.

Did you know? Kyrie means 'Lord' (Greek kyrios, from the prayer Kyrie eleison, 'Lord, have mercy') — Kyri echoes it and the modern Ky- names, a crisp, modern name, used for both sexes (here for boys; we note the sacred reference; said 'KY-ree').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Kyrie — sacred reference; routes layered

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kyri mean?

Kyri echoes Kyrie ('Lord', Greek); we note the sacred reference, and 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 boy's name.

How popular is Kyri?

Kyri is a rare, recent name in the U.S.