Khanh
Primarily a boy's name of Vietnamese origin with 414 recorded births. Also given to 299 girls.
Meaning & Origin
you term of address used by monarchs toward ministers or consorts
Khanh is a boy's and girl's baby name of Vietnamese origin, meaning 'glorious,' 'prosperous,' or relating to a minister or honored person in traditional Vietnamese court language. It is one of the most common Vietnamese given names.
In Vietnam, Khanh conveys respect, aspiration, and social standing. In the United States, it appears primarily among Vietnamese American families as a way of maintaining cultural continuity and honoring the name's deep linguistic roots.
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In the American context, Khanh is a boy's name with several decades of recorded use (1976–2018). Its Vietnamese roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 414 total births, Khanh exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Khanh has 38+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1976.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 44 | #10127 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 66 | #9746 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 98 | #6497 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 188 | #2866 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 18 | #5596 | — |
The Story of Khanh
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1982, Khanh is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Khanh are most likely born between 1976 and 1992.
How rare is Khanh?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Khanh is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1976, peaked in the 1980s with 188 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Khanh by the numbers
- Would fill 9 school buses
- Meeting one Khanh per day would take 1.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(38 years, 1976–2018)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7 | #10247 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10253 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9196 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9268 |
| 2012 | 5 | #13315 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8485 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8700 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9476 |
| 2007 | 5 | #13485 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9189 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8743 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11914 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8095 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6731 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11377 |
| 1999 | 7 | #8333 |
| 1998 | 6 | #9114 |
| 1997 | 5 | #10094 |
| 1996 | 8 | #6841 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7425 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Khanh as a Girl's Name
Khanh is a true unisex name. As a girl's name, it has 299 recorded births since 1977.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1976–2018