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UK boy's name

Khyrie

A unisex name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Greek word "kyrios" meaning "lord".

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.

Khyrie is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Khyrie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 7 births.

This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2020 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 71% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Khyrie. 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

  • Khyrie ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2022, when 7 boys were registered as Khyrie.
  • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Khyrie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3688

2024

Births in 2024

5

Latest year

Peak year

2022

7 births

Estimated living

15

2026

Meaning

What does Khyrie mean?

The given name Khyrie is a relatively modern name, believed to be of Greek origin from the word "kyrios" which means "lord" or "master." The name is thought to have emerged in the late 20th century, possibly influenced by the rise of the Greek Orthodox Church in certain regions.

There are no known historical records or ancient texts that mention the name Khyrie directly. However, the root word "kyrios" has been used in various religious contexts, particularly in the New Testament of the Bible, where it is often used as a title for Jesus Christ.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Khyrie are relatively recent, with no definitive records of individuals bearing this name prior to the late 20th century. One of the earliest notable individuals with the name is Kyrie Irving, an American professional basketball player born in 1992.

Throughout history, there are a few individuals who have borne variations of the name, including:

1. Kyrie Eleison (meaning "Lord, have mercy"), a phrase used in various Christian liturgies and prayer services. 2. Kyrie Almeida, a Brazilian actress born in 1984. 3. Kyrie Kristmanson, a Canadian ice hockey player born in 1992. 4. Kyrie O'Connor, an American author and journalist born in the mid-20th century. 5. Kyrie Wilson, an American singer and songwriter born in the late 20th century.

While the name Khyrie itself does not have a long historical lineage, its Greek roots and association with religious terminology have likely contributed to its modern usage and popularity in certain regions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Khyrie over time

The chart below shows babies named Khyrie registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2020 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 Khyrie, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Khyrie
02457202020222024

Decades

Khyrie by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Khyrie 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 #3684 15 3

Related

Names similar to Khyrie

FAQ

Khyrie: questions and answers

How popular is the name Khyrie in the UK right now?

In 2024, Khyrie was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Khyrie most popular?

The peak year on record was 2022, with 7 babies registered as Khyrie in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Khyrie?

A unisex name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Greek word "kyrios" meaning "lord".

How many people are called Khyrie in the UK?

A total of 15 babies have been registered as Khyrie across the 3 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.