Kyri

Q: What is the origin of Kyri?

Kyri is of Greek origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Kyri a boy name?

Kyri is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Of the Lord"

Kyri reflects Greek kyrio elements meaning lord, appearing as a modern short form across several naming environments.

Themes:greekrootmodern

Biblical Unique Rare

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Popularity History of Kyri

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#6316Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Kyri did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Kyri mean?

Kyri means "Of the Lord". Kyri reflects Greek kyrio elements meaning lord, appearing as a modern short form across several naming environments.

What is the origin of Kyri?

Kyri is of Greek origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Kyri?

According to the latest SSA data, Kyri is currently ranked #6316 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Kyri a boy name?

Kyri is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Kyri?

Common nicknames can be formed by shortening or modifying the name. Check the Nicknames section above for specific suggestions.

What names are similar to Kyri?

There are many names similar to Kyri in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginGreek

Syllables2

Length4 letters

US Rank#6316

Trend↓ Falling

Starts withK

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Andreas Alexzander Alexandro Andrea Alexandre

Sisters

Agnes Angeline Asia Angelia Alexus

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