Khairi
Meaninggood, charitable · Arabic
Khairi is an Arabic boy name meaning “good, charitable”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Khairi would score 13 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationKhairi peaked in 2011, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Khairi you'd meet today is about 14 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Khairi would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 169,492 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryKhairi first shows up in US birth records in 1990, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 35 years since.
US births per million boys, 1990–2025
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About the name Khairi
Khairi is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “good, charitable”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
Other spellings of Khairi
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- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
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Questions about the name Khairi
What does the name Khairi mean?
Khairi means “good, charitable” and comes from Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Khairi?
Khairi is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Khairi a boy or girl name?
Khairi is a boy name. In 2025, 10 US boys were named Khairi.
How popular is the name Khairi?
Khairi ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 2011, when it reached #3,235. Over the last five years it has slipped 3,253 places.
What names are similar to Khairi?
If you like Khairi, you might also like Khayri. Khayri is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Khairi?
Khairi is an Arabic boy name meaning “good, charitable”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.