Khi
Primarily a boy's name of Greek origin with 354 recorded births. Also given to 27 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Alternative spelling of chi (uppercase Χ, lowercase χ), the 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet.
Khi is a boy's and girl's baby name of Greek origin, derived from Chi — the 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet, with the numerical value of 600 and associated with the Greek word christos (Christ). Chi was used as a sacred abbreviation in early Christianity.
Khi has the minimalist appeal of single-letter and single-syllable names — bold, distinctive, and carrying the weight of the Greek alphabet's long history. The Kh- spelling makes it visually striking.
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In the American context, Khi is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1999–2024). Its Greek 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.
Today, Khi is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #6641), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Khi was #6355 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #6641, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 85 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 186 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 78 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | — |
The Story of Khi
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2015, Khi is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Khi are most likely born between 2005 and 2024.
How rare is Khi?
Only about 1 in every 276,923 babies born in 2024 was named Khi — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1999, peaked in the 2010s with 186 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Khi by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(24 years, 1999–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | #6641 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5803 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5753 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5462 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4348 |
| 2019 | 21 | #4719 |
| 2018 | 24 | #4302 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4848 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5440 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3832 |
| 2014 | 26 | #3965 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4898 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7870 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10262 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6229 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11792 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6268 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7378 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10173 |
| 2005 | 9 | #8020 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Khi as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Khi has also been given to 27 girls in the U.S. since 2014.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1999–2024