boy's name
Khairi
KY-ree
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 543
Khairi is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 10 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Khairi is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in 2011, when 34 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- Today about 1 in 331,565 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 1990.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Khairi Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 107 |
| 2000s | 120 |
| 2010s | 225 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 74 |
How Popular Is Khairi?
In 2025, Khairi was given to 10 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Khairi Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Khairi
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Khairi Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Khairi over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Khairi
- Pronunciation KY-ree
Sibling Names for Khairi
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Khairi — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Khairi
How popular is the name Khairi?
In 2025, Khairi was given to 10 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Khairi a girl's or a boy's name?
Khairi is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Khairi?
Khairi has 2 syllables.
When was Khairi most popular?
Khairi peaked in 2011, when 34 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Khairi a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Khairi currently ranks #4,607 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.