Khoury is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "khour," which means "lord" or "master." It is a surname that is common among Lebanese and Syrian Christians. The name has been adopted by many families in the Middle East over centuries, making it one of the most popular surnames in Lebanon today.
The name Khoury experienced a peak in popularity with 9 births each in the years 1989 and 2005, while the highest number of births recorded was 8 times in both 1996 and 2013. Conversely, the lowest occurrences were 5 births registered in the years 2006 and 2010. Over a span of three decades (1989-2020), there have been a total of 129 babies named Khoury born.