Kyrie Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: In Greek, the word “Kyrie” is used as a title of respect, similar to “Sir” or “Lord.”

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A Deep Dive

Kyrie Overview

Meaning

Lord, master

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

Greek

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word “kyrios,” meaning “lord” or “master.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈkɪəri/

Popularity

Kyrie is embraced in the USA and has seen a rise due to its unique sound. In 2023, Kyrie ranked #222 for boys and #725 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

5 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Exotic, Religious and Spiritual, Cool

Associated Traits

Melodious, unique, spiritual

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with the Christian liturgical phrase “Kyrie Eleison,” meaning “Lord, have mercy.”
A Deep Dive

Kyrie Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Kyree, Kyra, Kiri, Kirie, Kyri

Common Nicknames

Kye, Ria, Kiri, Ree, Kira

Diminutives

Ky, Rie, Kiki, Ri, Kyky

Famous People

  • Kyrie Irving
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Kyrie London
    (British-American Musician)
  • Kyrie Eleison White
    (American Actor)
  • Kyrie Kristmanson
    (Canadian Musician)
  • Kyrie McCauley
    (American Author)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Kyrie"
    (Song by Mr. Mister)
  • Kyrie McCauley
    ("If These Wings Could Fly," Novel)
  • Kyrie
    ("Final Fantasy X," Video Game)
  • "Kyrie Eleison"
    (Liturgical Chant)
  • Kyrie Bennett
    ("Without Merit," Novel by Colleen Hoover)

What Is the Meaning of Kyrie?

Kyrie means “Lord” or “Lord have mercy.” Bearers of this name are often perceived as compassionate and noble, embodying a sense of leadership and empathy.

What Is the Origin of The Name Kyrie?

The name Kyrie originates from Greek, specifically derived from the word “Kyrios,” which means “lord.” It is prominently used in Christian liturgy, particularly in the phrase “Kyrie Eleison,” meaning “Lord have mercy.”

Kyrie Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Kyrie in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2242021#2272022#2362023
Top 3 Rankings#2152017#2222018#2242020

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Kyrie

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023236
(-9 from 2022)
1474
(-120 from 2022)
0.08050
2022227
(-3 from 2021)
1594
(-126 from 2021)
0.08511
2021224
No change from 2020
1720
(+49 from 2020)
0.09180
2020224
(+7 from 2019)
1671
(+47 from 2019)
0.09034
2019231
(-9 from 2018)
1624
(-66 from 2018)
0.08451
2018222
(-7 from 2017)
1690
(-89 from 2017)
0.08695
2017215
(+70 from 2016)
1779
(+516 from 2016)
0.08989
2016285
(+48 from 2015)
1263
(+229 from 2015)
0.06235
2015333
(+172 from 2014)
1034
(+476 from 2014)
0.05058
2014505
(+84 from 2013)
558
(+127 from 2013)
0.02723
2013589
(+279 from 2012)
431
(+188 from 2012)
0.02133
2012868
(+376 from 2011)
243
(+104 from 2011)
0.01198
20111244
(+2567 from 2010)
139
(+112 from 2010)
0.00684
20103811
(-412 from 2009)
27
(-5 from 2009)
0.00131
20093399
(+995 from 2008)
32
(+10 from 2008)
0.00151
20084394
(-268 from 2007)
22
(-2 from 2007)
0.00101
20074126
(-126 from 2006)
24
No change from 2006
0.00108
20064000
(+627 from 2005)
24
(+6 from 2005)
0.00109
20054627
(-992 from 2004)
18
(-7 from 2004)
0.00085
20043635
(+641 from 2003)
25
(+6 from 2003)
0.00118
20034276
(-483 from 2002)
19
(-3 from 2002)
0.00090
20023793
(-282 from 2001)
22
(-2 from 2001)
0.00106
20013511
(+3328 from 2000)
24
(+15 from 2000)
0.00116
20006839
(-2677 from 1999)
9
(-8 from 1999)
0.00043
19994162
(-971 from 1998)
17
(-7 from 1998)
0.00083
19983191
(+264 from 1997)
24
(+4 from 1997)
0.00118
19973455
(+94 from 1996)
20
(+1 from 1996)
0.00100
19963549
(+959 from 1995)
19
(+6 from 1995)
0.00095
19954508
(+28 from 1994)
13
No change from 1994
0.00065
19944536
(-516 from 1993)
13
(-2 from 1993)
0.00064
19934020
(+306 from 1992)
15
(+2 from 1992)
0.00073
19924326
(-864 from 1991)
13
(-4 from 1991)
0.00062
19913462
(+1211 from 1990)
17
(+6 from 1990)
0.00080
19904673
(+1554 from 1989)
11
(+4 from 1989)
0.00051
19896227
(+725 from 1987)
7
(+2 from 1987)
0.00033
19880
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19876952
(-1027 from 1986)
5
(-1 from 1986)
0.00026
19865925
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00031
19850
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19840
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0
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0.0000
19830
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0
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0.0000
19820
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0
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0.0000
19810
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0
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0.0000
19800
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0
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0.0000
19790
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0.0000
19780
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0.0000
19770
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0.0000
19760
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0.0000
19750
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19720
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19710
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0.0000
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American States Popularity Rankings for Kyrie

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2452021#2532022#2742023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1702021#1572022#1702023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1552021#1642022#2052023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1372021#1272022#1232023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3842021#4462022#4472023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1762021#1582022#1622023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1592021#2232022#2172023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2192021#2252022#1702023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2582021#3102022#2562023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1462021#1822022#2382023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2122021#1622022#1962023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#942021#1092022#1352023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1142021#1212022#1402023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2622021#3172022#3352023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2002021#1872022#2032023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1252021#1372022#1432023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1812021#2072022#2192023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#652021#712022#472023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3162021#2952022#3072023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2052021#2372022#2222023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1812021#2062022#2662023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2662021#3172022#3882023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2252021#3252022#3882023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2832021#4042022#3762023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2762021#3622022#3442023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1832021#1802022#1982023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#3022021#2342022#2672023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2062021#2902022#2712023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1802021#2682022#2242023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1562021#2552022#2572023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2852021#2862022#3642023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2942021#3242022#3672023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4222021#5692022#6332023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4812021#5612022#5162023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2272020#3442021#3202023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1692020#1792022#1802023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3512021#7242022#5412023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4672021#4702022#2822023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1142021#1672022#1462023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2232021#1592022#2002023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2952020#3222021#2572022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1622018#1842020#2342022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2362016#2632017#2742023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1842015#1642017#2002021

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4262019#3832023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2412018

Popularity Rankings for Kyrie in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1652021#1532022#3082023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3042021#4182022#5832023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6912019#9602020#4692021

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#5262019#5132020#4772021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7412020#7792022#6602023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Kyrie a Name for Boys or Girls?

Kyrie is considered a unisex name, suitable for both boys and girls, because of its neutral, spiritual meaning.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Kyrie

Kyrie in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Kyrie Irving (Basketball Player, born 1992): An American professional basketball player who has won an NBA championship and played for multiple teams.
  • Kyrie London (Musician, born 1987): A British-American singer and songwriter celebrated for her versatile music style.
  • Kyrie Eleison White (Actor, born 1990): An American actor known for his roles in various television series and independent films.
  • Kyrie Kristmanson (Musician, born 1989): A Canadian singer-songwriter and musician recognized for her unique blend of folk and classical music.
  • Kyrie McCauley (Author, born 1995): An American author noted for her young adult novels that address social issues.
  • Kyrie Maezumi (Zen Master, 1931–1995): An American Zen Buddhist teacher who founded the Zen Center of Los Angeles and influenced many students.
  • Kyrie Elleison James (Photographer, 1945–2010): A celebrated American photographer known for capturing iconic images of the civil rights movement.
  • Kyrie O'Connor (Journalist, born 1952): An American journalist and editor who has worked for several major newspapers and publications.
  • "Kyrie" (1985 Song by Mr. Mister): A popular song from the '80s with a memorable chorus.
  • Kyrie McCauley ("If These Wings Could Fly," 2020 Novel): The author of a novel that blends magical realism with contemporary issues.
  • Kyrie ("Final Fantasy X," 2001 Video Game): A character who appears briefly in the storyline of this iconic RPG game.
  • "Kyrie Eleison" (Liturgical Chant): A traditional Christian hymn often sung during mass.
  • Kyrie Bennett ("Without Merit," 2017 Novel by Colleen Hoover): A character in this contemporary novel dealing with family secrets and personal struggles.
  • "Kyrie" (2020 Short Film): A short film that explores themes of identity and belonging through the eyes of a young protagonist.
  • Kyrie ("Fruits Basket," 2001 Anime Series): A minor character who appears in this beloved anime series about a cursed family.
  • Kyrie ("Dante's Inferno," 2010 Video Game): A supporting character in this action-adventure game inspired by the epic poem.
  • Kyrie Eleison Monastery (Sofia, Bulgaria): A historic monastery known for its beautiful frescoes and rich religious history.
  • Kyrie Park (Ontario, Canada): A serene public park offering recreational facilities and picturesque walking trails.
  • Kyrie Lake (Alberta, Canada): A scenic lake popular for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
  • Kyrie River (Victoria, Australia): A significant river contributing to the local ecosystem and agricultural activities.
  • Kyrie Church (Groningen, Netherlands): An ancient church renowned for its architectural beauty and cultural significance.
  • Kyrie Chapel (New York, USA): A quaint chapel with a rich history of community gatherings and events.
  • Kyrie Bay (Wales, UK): A charming coastal bay famous for its stunning views and seaside activities.

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