Khushboo
A girl's name of Persian origin with 48 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Khushboo is a two-syllable girl's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With only 48 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Khushboo is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Khushboo is a girl's baby name of Persian origin, from the Urdu and Persian khushbu, meaning 'fragrance' or 'pleasant scent.' In South Asian cultures, names meaning fragrance or beauty are considered auspicious and poetic.
Khushboo is widely used in India and Pakistan, carrying the warm, sensory richness of its meaning — a name that evokes flowers, gardens, and the invisible beauty of scent.
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Khushboo 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., Khushboo has been recorded as a girl's name since 1988, with 48 total births. Browse the Persian names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Khushboo has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1988.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | #14556 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 30 | #13412 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 12 | #11538 | — |
The Story of Khushboo
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1994, Khushboo is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Khushboo are most likely born between 1988 and 2002.
How rare is Khushboo?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Khushboo is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1988, peaked in the 1990s with 30 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Khushboo by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(8 years, 1988–2002)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 6 | #14556 |
| 1999 | 5 | #15673 |
| 1997 | 5 | #14952 |
| 1996 | 5 | #14668 |
| 1994 | 9 | #9226 |
| 1992 | 6 | #12542 |
| 1989 | 7 | #10267 |
| 1988 | 5 | #12809 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1988–2002