Khai
Every Khai since 1977 — 3,670 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Khai
Khai is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,179 in 2025 with 175 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 3,670 American babies have been named Khai — about 87% boys and 13% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 399 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Khai stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Khai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #4,410 | 175 | #1,179 |
| 2024 | 43 | #3,612 | 242 | #947 |
| 2023 | 32 | #4,416 | 367 | #724 |
| 2022 | 35 | #4,157 | 278 | #866 |
| 2021 | 22 | #5,662 | 221 | #994 |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,757 | 145 | #1,269 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,301 | 153 | #1,236 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,147 | 168 | #1,147 |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,595 | 136 | #1,328 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,435 | 126 | #1,395 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,221 | 112 | #1,487 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,158 | 119 | #1,419 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,596 | 71 | #1,955 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,031 | 65 | #2,100 |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,084 | 73 | #1,915 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,515 | 65 | #2,085 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,255 | 53 | #2,426 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,797 | 43 | #2,812 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,493 | 44 | #2,745 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,497 | 51 | #2,431 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,179 | 36 | #2,932 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,211 | 48 | #2,364 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,841 | 47 | #2,299 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,668 | 34 | #2,794 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,777 | 35 | #2,718 |
| 2000 | — | — | 22 | #3,710 |
| 1995 | — | — | 20 | #3,383 |
| 1990 | — | — | 14 | #4,091 |
| 1985 | — | — | 8 | #4,943 |
| 1980 | — | — | 9 | #4,338 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Khai in 2025?
Khai ranked #1,179 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 175 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Khai?
3,670 babies have been named Khai in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Khai most popular?
Khai peaked in 2023, when 399 newborns received the name.
Is Khai a boy or girl name?
Khai is used for both: about 13% of babies named Khai have been girls and 87% boys.
Is the name Khai rising or falling?
Khai is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.