Khayri

Cool but meaningful, Khayri is derived from the Arabic kayr, a word that appears multiple times in the Quran and is associated with goodness, generosity, wealth, and welfare. Also spelled as Khairi, it was chosen by footballer Riyad Mahrez and TV personality and influencer Taylor Ward for their son in 2025.

Other forms of the name include the short, sharp Khayr, Turkish variations Kayra and Hayri, and the feminine forms Khayriyya and Khairiyah.

Pronounced KY-ree.

As of October 2026, Khayri ranked #11671 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #5153 in 2010.