How Many People Are Named Khai?

Complete statistics for the name Khai: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Khai
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Khai means 'victory' in Vietnamese, making it a name rich in triumph. Only 1 in 96,438 Americans share this rare moniker, with just 3,422 people named Khai alive today. The name peaked in popularity in 2023, with 399 births, showing its rise among younger parents.

~1,202
Living in US
1 in 275,748
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Victory
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Determined Confident Strong
2
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,422
Worldwide Bearers
#7,428
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
278
🇸🇬 Singapore
188
🇮🇩 Indonesia
153
🇺🇦 Ukraine
122
🇦🇺 Australia
110
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
95
🇩🇪 Germany
73
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
68
🇵🇭 Philippines
34
🇸🇪 Sweden
31

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,972 (87%)
♀ Female
450 (13%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
3,266
Would be under 30 (94%)
193
Would be 30–60 (6%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 3,459 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Khai Through the Generations

Khai stands out as a very rare name, with only 3,459 recorded births in the United States throughout history. As of today, there are 3,422 individuals bearing this name, indicating a strong survival rate among those born. Interestingly, 94% of people named Khai are under 30 years old, reflecting its status as a genuinely modern choice. The average age of someone named Khai is 11, suggesting that the name is still gaining traction among new parents. With 3,266 under-30s and only 193 aged between 30 and 60, it's clear that Khai is a name of the younger generation, with little presence among older adults.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 338
Texas 258
Florida 219
Georgia 130
New York 95
Pennsylvania 83
Louisiana 77
Virginia 71
Illinois 67
Maryland 57

✨ Similar Names to Khai

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Khai's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Khai

How Many People Have the Name Khai?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,202 people in the United States currently share the name Khai. That works out to roughly 1 in every 275,748 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Khai a Common or Rare Name?

Khai is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Khai Mean?

Khai means "victory" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Khai in SSA data, approximately 87% are male and 13% are female.

When Was Khai Most Popular?

The name Khai reached peak popularity in 2023, with 399 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Khai?

Approximately 1,202 people named Khai live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,202. That works out to roughly 1 in 275,748 Americans.

Is Khai a rare name?

Khai is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 275,748 Americans has this name.

What does the name Khai mean?

Khai means "victory" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Khai more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 87% of people named Khai are male and 13% are female.

When was Khai most popular?

Khai peaked in 2023 with 399 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,202
All-Time Births1,202
1 in X1 in 275,748
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2023
World Rank#7,428
Male %87%
Female %13%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.