What origin is the name Khayr?

Khayr comes from arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Khayr a popular name?

Khayr is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Khayr?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Khayr — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Khayr

Q: Is Khayr a rare name?

Yes. Khayr does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Khayr

Khayr

Boy

arabic

1 syllable

Khayr is an arabic boy's name meaning "An Arabic name that signifies goodness, health, and safety. It represents a wish for a virtuous and well-protected life.".

With arabic roots, Khayr is a boy name that means "An Arabic name that signifies goodness, health, and safety. It represents a wish for a virtuous and well-protected life.". It has 1 syllable.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Arabic name that signifies goodness, health, and safety. It represents a wish for a virtuous and well-protected life.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Khayr

Very rare in US records

What does Khayr mean?

Khayr is a boy name of arabic origin meaning "An Arabic name that signifies goodness, health, and safety. It represents a wish for a virtuous and well-protected life.".

Is Khayr a rare name?

Yes. Khayr does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Khayr

Layla Aaliyah Leila Fatima Amina Zara

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Khayr means "An Arabic name that signifies goodness, health, and safety. It represents a wish for a virtuous and well-protected life." — these names share that spirit.