Boy Name
Khiry
Khiry 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.
Khiry is a boy baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Khiry often also consider Khary.
Khiry meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Khiry has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Khiry as K·H·I·R·Y, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Khiry is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Khiry variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Khirya, Khirye, Khiryy, Khir.
- Nicknames: Khi and K.
- Middle names: Pair Khiry with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Khiry middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Khary, Keary, Kerry, Khari, Kory — full picks on the sibling names for Khiry guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Khiry? Browse our names like Khiry 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 Khiry
What does the name Khiry mean?
Khiry 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 Khiry?
The exact origin of Khiry is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Khiry?
Khiry has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Khiry a boy's or girl's name?
Khiry is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Khiry in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Khiry sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Khiry?
Names that share Khiry's sound and style include Khary, Keary, Kerry, Khari, Kory.
What middle names pair well with Khiry?
Good middle-name fits for Khiry pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Khiry is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Khiry is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Khiry?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Khiry share its rhythm without rhyming — Khary, Keary, Kerry all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.