Khai
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Khai is a Chinese name meaning “victory”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 98.55% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Khai
Khai is a name of Chinese origin that has been adapted into various naming conventions. While the term can correspond to several characters, it is frequently associated with meanings related to victory or triumph. Its usage in modern contexts often reflects an adoption of linguistic elements that symbolize success and positive growth within historical naming traditions.
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Gender Usage of the Name Khai
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Khai is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 98.55% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Khai
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Khai is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 25K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 6.0K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 40K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 67K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Khai ranked #1,367 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #523 in 2024 — a drop of 844 places. Khai shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #380 in 2023. Its lowest recorded position was #6,485 in 1995. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 700 places (from #2,067 to #1,367).
Name StyleMethodology
Khai is classified as Modern Boy Names because its peak occurs in 2023 and 74% of its lifetime volume falls within the recent period.Characteristics of the Name Khai
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 1 syllable — One-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Boy Names
- Starts with
- K — Boy Names Starting with K
- Ends with
- i — Boy Names Ending in “i”
Name AestheticMethodology
Khai is a single-syllable name characterized by its extreme brevity and sharp phonetic end. It lacks a specific, singular cultural entity, resulting in a clean, minimalist impression. This creates a Sleek & Modern aesthetic.
Middle Names For Khai
Middle names used with KhaiMethodology
Khai is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Khai Quang · Khai Duy · Khai Marlon · Khai Hung · Khai TrongView all 17 boy middle names.
Middle name suggestions for KhaiMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Khai is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Khai Joseph · Khai Junior · Khai Gerald · Khai Justin · Khai Julius. View all 175 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Khai
Sound Like Khai Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Quhey · Khoa · Kahu · View all 17 names
Spelled Like Khai Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Khail · Khani · Khari · View all 10 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Christopher · Kenneth · Kevin · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Khai Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Levi · Eli · Kai · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: James · John · Charles · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Khai”
Dictionary Meaning of "Khai"Methodology
a male given name from Chinese
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How to Spell Khai in ASL
- K
- h
- a
- i
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