Khai
Khai is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Crowned, royalty (Arabic origin) or to start, open (Vietnamese origin).
Origin and history
Khai is a name of multi-cultural origin, most commonly derived from Arabic roots meaning crown or royalty, or Vietnamese roots meaning open or starting. In the United States, it has seen a surge in popularity since 2020 as a modern, short unisex choice. Its sleek four-letter spelling gives it a contemporary and international appeal.
Popularity in the United States
3,184 babies in the United States have been named Khai since 1880. It ranks #2282 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #884.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.7 %)
- TX (14.4 %)
- FL (12 %)
- GA (7.3 %)
- NY (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 79 |
| 1990-2000 | 166 |
| 2000-2010 | 413 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,088 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,428 |
Fun facts
- More than a third of all U.S. births registered with the name Khai since 1880 occurred after 2020.
- The name carries distinct and positive meanings in both Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian linguistic traditions.