Khush

A boy's name of Persian origin with 142 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

Khush is a one-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 142 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.

Khush is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Khush is a boy's baby name of Persian origin, from the Persian word khush meaning 'happy, pleased, joyful.' It is used as a standalone name across South Asia and the Middle East, expressing the simple, powerful wish that a child's life be filled with happiness.

EtymologyShow more

Khush is cataloged under the Persian naming tradition. Names from the Persian tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.

In the U.S., Khush has been recorded as a boy's name since 2002, with 142 total births. Browse the Persian names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

142

Total births

Since 2002

2005

Peak year

12 births

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Popularity Over Time

Khush has 18+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2002.

First appeared: 2002Peak: 2005 (12 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Khush
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	17	#12170	▼
2010s	60	#10330	—
2000s	65	#8461	—

The Story of Khush

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2005, Khush is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Khush are most likely born between 2002 and 2015.

How rare is Khush?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Khush is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2002, peaked in the 2000s with 65 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Khush by the numbers

Would fill 3 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(18 years, 2002–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Khush
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	6	#11596	+1 (20.0%)
2022	5	#13413	-1 (-16.7%)
2021	6	#11501	+1 (20.0%)
2017	5	#13348	-1 (-16.7%)
2016	6	#11514	0
2015	6	#11467	-4 (-40.0%)
2014	10	#7875	0
2013	10	#7849	0
2012	10	#7875	+5 (100.0%)
2011	5	#13434	-3 (-37.5%)
2010	8	#9277	-2 (-20.0%)
2009	10	#8028	-2 (-16.7%)
2008	12	#7001	+4 (50.0%)
2007	8	#9375	-3 (-27.3%)
2006	11	#7212	-1 (-8.3%)
2005	12	#6443	+5 (71.4%)
2004	7	#9492	+2 (40.0%)
2002	5	#11675	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khush a boy's or girl's name?

Khush is primarily a boy's name.

When was Khush most popular?

Khush reached its peak popularity in 2005 with 12 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Khush?

Khush is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 142 babies in the U.S. since 2002. Its peak was in 2005.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2002–2023