Lord have mercy
Derived from the Greek phrase 'Kyrie eleison,' which is a traditional prayer in Christian liturgy. In French, the word has also evolved to mean a long series or string of things, though its primary name usage remains rooted in the rhythmic prayer.
Less common today
Kyrielle isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,893 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
