UK boy's name
Khayri
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "benevolent" or "generous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Khayri is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Khayri popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 4 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2006 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Khayri. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Khayri ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 4 boys were registered as Khayri.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Khayri as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2020
4 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Khayri mean?
The name Khayri has its origins in the Arabic language, and it is believed to have been derived from the word "khair," which means "good" or "goodness." The name can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic Golden Age, when the Arabic language and culture flourished across the Middle East and North Africa.
Khayri is often associated with the concept of virtue, righteousness, and moral excellence. In Islamic tradition, the word "khair" is frequently used in religious texts and teachings to emphasize the importance of doing good deeds and leading a virtuous life.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Khayri can be found in historical accounts from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled a vast empire spanning parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia from the 8th to the 13th century. During this period, several prominent figures bore the name Khayri, including Khayri ibn Shapur, a renowned scholar and physician who lived in the 9th century.
Throughout history, the name Khayri has been carried by various notable individuals across different fields. One such person was Khayri Hamad, a renowned Egyptian painter and sculptor who lived from 1923 to 2010. His works were celebrated for their unique blend of traditional Egyptian art forms with modern techniques and styles.
Another prominent figure was Khayri Shalabi, an Egyptian writer and poet who lived from 1937 to 2011. He was known for his poetic works that explored themes of love, social justice, and national identity. His poems were widely acclaimed and had a significant influence on contemporary Arabic literature.
In the realm of politics, Khayri al-Umari was an influential Iraqi statesman and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Iraq from 1963 to 1964. He played a crucial role in shaping the country's political landscape during a turbulent period in its history.
Khayri Benhima was a Moroccan athlete who excelled in middle-distance running. He represented Morocco in the 1500 meters event at the 1972 Munich Olympics and won a bronze medal, becoming one of the first Moroccan athletes to achieve such a feat on the international stage.
The name Khayri has also been associated with religious figures throughout history. One notable example is Khayri al-Din al-Ramli, an Egyptian Shafi'i scholar and jurist who lived from 1426 to 1521. He was renowned for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the study of Sharia law.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Khayri over time
The chart below shows babies named Khayri registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Khayri, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Khayri by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Khayri was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4302 | 11 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4052 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Khayri: questions and answers
How popular is the name Khayri in the UK right now?
In 2024, Khayri was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Khayri most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 4 babies registered as Khayri in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Khayri?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "benevolent" or "generous".
How many people are called Khayri in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Khayri across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.