Khayr vs Amer

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

Amer

Boy #4,915 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, prosperous"

Origin: Arabic root a-m-r

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Bosnian Pakistani Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,915
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Khayr Rank #4,918
Amer Rank #4,915

Amer is more popular, ranked #4915 vs #4918 for Khayr.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khayr or Amer more popular?

Amer is more popular, ranked #4915 compared to Khayr at #4918 in the United States.

What do Khayr and Amer mean?

Khayr means "goodness, virtue" (Arabic root kh-y-r origin). Amer means "flourishing, prosperous" (Arabic root a-m-r origin).

Are Khayr and Amer boy or girl names?

Khayr is primarily a boy name. Amer is primarily a boy name.

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