Khy Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Cambodian
Gender Distribution:
96% Masculine / 4% Feminine
Meaning:
A unisex name of Cambodian origin representing strength and power.
Meaning of the Name Khy
Khy is a unisex name of Cambodian origin. It is derived from the Khmer language and is often used to represent strength and power. The name is also associated with the Khmer Rouge, a communist group that ruled Cambodia in the late 1970s. Khy is a short and unique name that can be given to both boys and girls.
Popularity of the Name Khy
The popularity for the name Khy peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 14 births, which ranked number 13,777 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Khy had the most female births in 2020 with 5, which ranked number 15,065 out of 17,485 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2018 with 14, which ranked number 6,030 out of 14,095 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Khy has increased sharply over the last ten years from 5 births to 9 births, an increase of 80.00%. Among males, Khy has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 9 births, an increase of 80.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Khy
- 10 Year Trend of Khy: 80.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Khy: 80.00%
Popularity of Khy by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Khy. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Khy in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Khy is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Khy
- Total Births of Khy: 10 (6.05%)
- Male Births of Khy: 10 (6.05%)
Given the upward trend of Khy over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.05% increase in total births, for a total of 10 births in 2024. Male births for Khy have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 10 male births in 2024, an increase of 6.05%.