Holding steady.
Popularity of Khanh since 1976
Babies named Khanh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19 | 18 |
| 1980s | 99 | 188 |
| 1990s | 82 | 98 |
| 2000s | 59 | 66 |
| 2010s | 34 | 45 |
| 2020s | 6 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Khanh is a unisex Vietnamese name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1976. Its usage peaked in 1982, and it has maintained a stable presence in the decades since, with no recent resurgence. The name's exact meaning is debated; it likely derives from Sino-Vietnamese elements, possibly meaning 'clear' or 'auspicious', but the specific character is not fixed. Khanh is primarily used within Vietnamese-American communities and is not widely popular overall. It is one of many Vietnamese names that carry cultural significance and remain relatively rare in broader American naming trends.
Khanh is a unisex Vietnamese name of Sino-Vietnamese origin. It is derived from Chinese characters that can mean 'clear, bright' (qing) or 'auspicious, celebratory' (qing), though the exact character is not fixed. The name has been used in Vietnam for both boys and girls since the 20th century, with a rise in popularity in the 1980s.
Sibling names for Khanh
Names that share Khanh's style, for a brother or sister.
