Keyari
A unique modern name with no clearly identified meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 299 living Americans carry the first name Keyari. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 87.4% of registrations being female. The average person named Keyari today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keyari births was 2024 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keyari. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
299
~ 1 in 1,146,336 Americans
Peak year
2024
29 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,692
Tracked since 2001
Gender
Gender distribution for Keyari
Keyari leans heavily female at 87.4% of total registrations, but 38 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Keyari as a male name
- Ranked #10,401 in 2024
- 7 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (7 births)
Keyari as a female name
- Ranked #5,692 in 2024
- 22 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (24 births)
Popularity
Keyari: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Keyari from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 122 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Keyari by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Keyari during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Keyari
The name Keyari is believed to have its origins in the Quechua language, which is spoken by the indigenous people of the Andean region of South America. The name is thought to be derived from the Quechua word "qhayari," which means "to start" or "to begin." This suggests that the name Keyari may have been given to children as a symbol of new beginnings or fresh starts.
Historically, the Quechua people have a rich cultural heritage that dates back to the Inca Empire, which dominated the region from the 13th to the 16th centuries. During this time, names were often chosen to reflect the values and beliefs of the Quechua culture, such as their connection to nature, spirituality, and the cycle of life.
While the name Keyari does not appear to be directly referenced in any ancient texts or religious scriptures, its linguistic roots in the Quechua language suggest that it has been in use for centuries among the indigenous communities of the Andes.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Keyari can be found in the historical records of the Inca Empire. Keyari Inca was a prominent military leader and governor during the reign of Huayna Capac, the 11th Sapa Inca, who ruled from 1493 to 1527.
Another notable figure with the name Keyari was Keyari Topa, a Quechua artist and sculptor who lived in the 16th century. Topa was renowned for his intricate carvings and sculptures that depicted scenes from Inca mythology and daily life.
In more recent history, Keyari Pamacahua (1920-2005) was a Peruvian writer and activist who dedicated her life to preserving and promoting the Quechua language and culture. Her works explored themes of indigenous identity, social justice, and the struggles faced by the Quechua people.
Keyari Huanca (1932-2018) was a prominent Peruvian archaeologist who made significant contributions to the understanding of the Inca civilization. Her excavations and research shed light on the architectural achievements, ceramics, and daily life of the Inca people.
Lastly, Keyari Kallaqta (born 1975) is a contemporary Quechua musician and composer from Bolivia. Her music incorporates traditional Andean instruments and melodies, while also exploring modern themes and influences, helping to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of the Quechua people.
People
Keyari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keyari as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Keyari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keyari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 299 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keyari going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,146,336 US residents.
Is Keyari a common name?
We classify Keyari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 302 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keyari most popular?
The single biggest year for Keyari was 2024, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keyari is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Keyari in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keyari a female name?
Yes, 87.4% of people registered as Keyari in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Keyari still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keyari in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Keyari can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Keyari?
Find out how many people have the name Keyari on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.