Khyree is a modern American spelling of Kyree or Kyrie, which goes back to the Greek kyrios and means "lord", the word behind the Kyrie eleison of the Christian liturgy. The Kh- spelling follows names such as Khalil and Khari and gives it a distinctive look. In the United States Khyree peaked at number 1214 in 2022 and ranks number 1985 in 2025 with 77 births.