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Kerim vs Khayr

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Khayr

Boy #4,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"goodness, virtue"

Origin: Arabic root kh-y-r

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic North African West African Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,918
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kerim Rank #6,064
Khayr Rank #4,918

Khayr is more popular, ranked #4918 vs #6064 for Kerim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kerim or Khayr more popular?

Khayr is more popular, ranked #4918 compared to Kerim at #6064 in the United States.

What do Kerim and Khayr mean?

Kerim means "generous, noble" (Arabic origin). Khayr means "goodness, virtue" (Arabic root kh-y-r origin).

Are Kerim and Khayr boy or girl names?

Kerim is primarily a boy name. Khayr is primarily a boy name.

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