How Many People Are Named Khoa?

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

Khoa
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Khoa means 'scholar' in Vietnamese, making it a name rich in academic aspirations. Only 776 people named Khoa live in the US today, which means 1 in 425,360 Americans have this very rare name. The majority, 56%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~776
Living in US
1 in 425,360
Americans
1985
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Scholar
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Intelligent Ambitious Determined
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

234,797
Worldwide Bearers
#4,464
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
230,405
🇺🇸 United States
3,285
🇦🇺 Australia
329
🇨🇦 Canada
277
🇹🇭 Thailand
95
🇮🇳 India
60
🇬🇧 England
48
🇫🇷 France
45
🇳🇱 Netherlands
27
🇳🇴 Norway
27

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
771 (99%)
♀ Female
5 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 26
444
Would be under 30 (56%)
355
Would be 30–60 (44%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 799 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: 1985

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
37
Modern Appeal
83
International
100

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

📜 Khoa Through the Generations

Khoa reached its peak popularity in 1985 with 29 births, but it's still considered a relatively new name in the United States. Today, the average age of someone named Khoa is 26, with 444 individuals under 30 and 355 between 30 and 60. there are no Khoas over 60, indicating that it's a name predominantly embraced by younger generations. This stable trend suggests that Khoa is likely to remain popular among parents seeking a unique yet meaningful name for their children.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 192
Texas 41
Virginia 5

✨ Similar Names to Khoa

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Khoa's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Khoa

How Many People Have the Name Khoa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 776 people in the United States currently share the name Khoa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 425,360 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Khoa a Common or Rare Name?

Khoa 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 Khoa Mean?

Khoa means "scholar" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Khoa in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Khoa Most Popular?

The name Khoa reached peak popularity in 1985, with 29 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Khoa?

Approximately 776 people named Khoa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 799. That works out to roughly 1 in 425,360 Americans.

Is Khoa a rare name?

Khoa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 425,360 Americans has this name.

What does the name Khoa mean?

Khoa means "scholar" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Khoa more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Khoa are male and 1% are female.

When was Khoa most popular?

Khoa peaked in 1985 with 29 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US776
All-Time Births799
1 in X1 in 425,360
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age26
Peak Year1985
World Rank#4,464
Male %99%
Female %1%

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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.