Khair Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKHAIR / /xaɪr/Arabic; Persian
Meaning
goodness, benevolence (Arabic); virtuous (Persian)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic culture, Khair is often associated with kindness and charity, reflecting Islamic values of generosity. In Persian, the name conveys a sense of virtue and moral integrity, often used in literary and poetic contexts.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Khayr
- Kheir
International Variants
- Khayr (Arabic)
- Kheir (Persian)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Khair was first seen in the United States in 2000. Khair has ranked as high as #1358 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Khair has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Khair (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
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| GA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 17 |