Declining since 2019.
Popularity of Khy since 2008
Babies named Khy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 76 |
| 2020s | 53 |
Meaning & origin
Khy is a modern, rare name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2008, debuting during the 2010s decade. Its peak year of usage was 2018, after which it has been falling in popularity as of 2019. The name did not rank among the top 1000 names in any year, and no top states have recorded notable usage. Likely a respelling of Kai, Khy fits a trend of phonetic and minimalist spellings. Its short, strong sound appeals to parents seeking a distinctive alternative to more common names.
Khy first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2008, likely as a respelling of the name Kai, which has multiple origins including Hawaiian (meaning 'sea'), Welsh (meaning 'keeper of the keys'), and Scandinavian (a variant of Kaj). The 'hy' ending may reflect a trend toward distinctive spellings. The name has seen modest use, reaching its peak rank in 2018. As a modern coinage, it does not have a long historical usage.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Khy
Names that share Khy's style, for a brother or sister.
