girl's name
Khira
KEER-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 654
Khira is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1961, when 15 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1948.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Khira Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1940s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 75 |
| 1970s | 50 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 40 |
| 2010s | 55 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 25 |
How Popular Is Khira?
In 2024, Khira was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Khira Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Khira
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Khira Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Khira over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Khira
- English KEER-uh
Sibling Names for Khira
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Khira — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Khira
How popular is the name Khira?
In 2024, Khira was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Khira a girl's or a boy's name?
Khira is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Khira?
Khira has 2 syllables.
When was Khira most popular?
Khira peaked in 1961, when 15 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.