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Kyriakos

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Kyriakos

Pronounced kee-ree-AH-kos /ˌkɪr.iˈɑː.kɒs/Medium

Meaning: Kyriakos is a Greek name meaning 'of the Lord' - from Kyrios, 'Lord' - and is tied to Kyriaki, the Greek word for Sunday, the Lord's day - noted respectfully. It is a traditional Greek name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A reverent Greek name: Kyriakos means 'of the Lord; Sunday' (said 'kee-ree-AH-kos').
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningKyriakos is a Greek name meaning 'of the Lord' - from Kyrios, 'Lord' - and is tied to Kyriaki, the Greek word for Sunday, the Lord's day - noted respectfully. It is a traditional Greek name.
U.S. rank (2023)#11650 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1976
Total births (all-time)≈ 150
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197619702023

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

Kyriakos is a traditional Greek name from Kyrios ('Lord'), meaning 'of the Lord,' and connected to Sunday - noted respectfully. Common in Greece, it is rare in the U.S. (said 'kee-ree-AH-kos').

It appears only rarely for U.S. boys, mainly in Greek families. Rare, reverent, and classic.

Did you know? Kyriakos comes from the Greek Kyrios, 'Lord,' and links to Kyriaki, 'Sunday' - the Lord's day; it is a classic Greek name, noted respectfully (said 'kee-ree-AH-kos').
Overall data confidence 60%
References - Kyriakos — Greek 'of the Lord' (Kyrios); tied to Sunday

Variations

KyriacosKiriakosKyriaki

Nicknames

KyriAki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kyriakos mean?

Kyriakos is Greek for 'of the Lord; Sunday,' from Kyrios, 'Lord.'

How do you pronounce Kyriakos?

It's said kee-ree-AH-kos /ˌkɪr.iˈɑː.kɒs/ - 4 syllables, stress on the third.

Is Kyriakos a boy or girl name?

Kyriakos is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Kyriakos?

Kyriakos is extremely rare in the U.S. - a newly emerging name seen only in the deepest tiers of the data.

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