Boy Name
Khary
Khary is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Khary is a boy baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Khary often also consider Khiry.
Khary meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Khary has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Khary as K·H·A·R·Y, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Khary is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Khary variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Kharya, Kharye, Kharyy, Khar.
- Nicknames: Kha and K.
- Middle names: Pair Khary with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Khary middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Khiry, Keary, Kerry, Khari, Kory — full picks on the sibling names for Khary guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Khary? Browse our names like Khary guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Khary
What does the name Khary mean?
Khary has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Khary?
The exact origin of Khary is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Khary?
Khary has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Khary a boy's or girl's name?
Khary is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Khary in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Khary sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Khary?
Names that share Khary's sound and style include Khiry, Keary, Kerry, Khari, Kory.
What middle names pair well with Khary?
Good middle-name fits for Khary pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Khary is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Khary is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Khary?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Khary share its rhythm without rhyming — Khiry, Keary, Kerry all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.