Khang
Khang is a boy's name of Vietnamese origin.
Meaning
Healthy, prosperous, or peaceful.
Origin and history
Khang is a male given name of Vietnamese origin that generally means healthy, prosperous, or peaceful. It is frequently used in compound names in Vietnam and has seen steady, modest usage in the United States within Vietnamese-American communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,211 babies in the United States have been named Khang since 1880. It ranks #3487 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1784.
States where it is most popular
- CA (73.8 %)
- TX (26.2 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 127 |
| 1990-2000 | 230 |
| 2000-2010 | 375 |
| 2010-2019 | 330 |
| 2020-2029 | 143 |
Fun facts
- The name Khang derives from Sino-Vietnamese roots often associated with the phrase 'An Khang', meaning peace and good health.
- Khang has been recorded in U.S. birth statistics for several decades, maintaining a consistent presence as a unique given name.