Khai
How to say it: KY · /ˈkaɪ/
From Arabic 'khayr' meaning goodness or excellence, or Vietnamese meaning open, victorious; used across multiple cultures.
Khai was the 1,040th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 175 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 54% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #870 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,040 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 175 |
| Share of births | 1 in 18,944 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +54% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #870 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Emerging only in recent decades, Khai arrived at its high in the 2020s and stays there currently. Further ascent seems ahead.
What goes with it
Short and sharp with a crisp bite, it travels easily across cultures. Kairo offers a similar energy.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Khai is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, Vietnamese.
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