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Khup

KUP · The name Khup has no widely accepted meaning in English; it is likely a modern invented name.

Peak popularity
2015
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2021

Declining since 2021.

Popularity of Khup since 2011

Babies named Khup per year in U.S. Social Security records.

47112020Most births 2015Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
2010s71
2020s34

Meaning & origin

Khup is a modern invented name that first appeared in the United States in 2011, reflecting a trend toward short, distinctive-sounding names with strong consonant endings. Its usage peaked in 2015, but it has remained extremely rare, never entering the top 1000. Since 2021, its trajectory has been falling. The name has no recorded top states of usage and no similar names in the database. As a neologism, Khup carries no historical or cultural baggage, allowing parents to assign their own meaning.

Khup is a modern coinage, possibly derived from the sound or style of existing names. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2011, suggesting it was created by parents seeking a short, distinctive name with a strong consonant sound. There is no historical etymology or known cultural tradition behind the name.

Sibling names for Khup

Names that share Khup's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Kira, Nova, Zara, Lila, Maya

Brothers: Kaiden, Jax, Rex, Finn, Zeke

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Khup mean?
Khup does not have a traditional meaning; it is likely a modern invented name with no established etymology.
How popular is the name Khup?
Khup is extremely rare, with no rank in U.S. data. Its peak popularity was in 2015, but it has not ranked among the top 1000 names.
Is Khup a boy name or a girl name?
Khup is primarily used for boys, as indicated by the name's usage data.