Khoa
Khoa is a boy's name of Vietnamese origin.
Meaning
Department, subject, or academic achievement/scholarship.
Origin and history
Khoa is a traditional masculine Vietnamese name derived from a Sino-Vietnamese root meaning subject, discipline, or scientific study. It historically referred to academic achievements and success in imperial examinations. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare name primarily used within the Vietnamese-American community.
Popularity in the United States
817 babies in the United States have been named Khoa since 1880. It ranks #3859 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1815.
States where it is most popular
- CA (78.7 %)
- TX (19.3 %)
- VA (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 | 24 |
| 1980-1990 | 182 |
| 1990-2000 | 203 |
| 2000-2010 | 169 |
| 2010-2019 | 127 |
| 2020-2029 | 112 |
Famous people named Khoa
- Khoa Luu: Computer Scientist, Professor
Fun facts
- The name historically refers to the civil service examinations held in imperial Vietnam to select government officials.
- It shares roots with the Chinese character 科 (kē), which relates to branches of study or scientific fields.