Khing
A boy's name with 108 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Khing is a one-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 108 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Khing is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Khing is a boy's baby name found in Southeast Asian communities, particularly among Burmese, Thai, and Lao speakers, where it can mean 'strong' or be used as a given name with various cultural significances depending on the writing system. As a Hmong name, it also appears with its own regional meaning.
Khing is one of many monosyllabic Southeast Asian names that have entered the American naming landscape through diaspora communities. Its brevity and strong consonant give it a confident, direct quality.
EtymologyShow more
Khing's linguistic roots are not definitively traced to a single tradition. Names that emerged in late-twentieth-century America were often created by blending sounds, respelling existing names, or combining elements from multiple languages — a form of linguistic creativity that makes pinning down a single origin difficult.
What the data does show: Khing has 108 recorded U.S. births as a boy's name, with its sharp, distinct ending ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Khing has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2009.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 31 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 72 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 5 | — |
The Story of Khing
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Khing is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Khing are most likely born between 2009 and 2023.
How rare is Khing?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Khing is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2009, peaked in the 2010s with 72 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Khing by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 2009–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | #10279 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10367 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7889 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10122 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7420 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7912 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6921 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6199 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9198 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13147 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10242 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13429 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13568 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2009–2023