Declining since 2018.
Popularity of Khye since 2005
Babies named Khye per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 93 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Khye is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2005. It has never entered the top 1000, reflecting its rarity. The name reached its peak usage in 2019, but has been declining since 2018, consistent with a falling trajectory. The spelling likely draws on the popularity of the name Kai, which has ranked in the top 100 for boys in recent years. Khye has not been recorded in any state as a top occurrence, indicating it remains a highly uncommon choice.
Khye is a contemporary variant spelling of the name Kai, which itself has multiple origins including Hawaiian (meaning 'sea'), Welsh (meaning 'keeper of the keys'), and Scandinavian (a diminutive of names beginning with K). The spelling with 'h' and 'y' emerged in the early 21st century as a fashionable alternative, particularly in the United States, reflecting a trend toward unique respellings. Unlike the source name Kai, Khye does not have a long history or consistent meaning.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Khye
Names that share Khye's style, for a brother or sister.
