Unisex · #8,781 in 2026

Kha

Current Rank
#8,781
Peak Rank
#7,245 (2003)
Total Babies
88
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #13,147 (5 total)
👦 Boy peak #7,245 (88 total)
👦As Boy Name
1982
First Year
2014
Last Year
2003
Peak Year
#7245
Peak Rank
88
Total Count
13
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1991
First Year
1991
Last Year
1991
Peak Year
#13147
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Kha

As a girl name

Kha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1991, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 5 Khas were born — ranking #13,147 that year. As of 2026, Kha ranks #13,147 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Khas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Kha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1982, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 9 Khas were born — ranking #7,245 that year. As of 2026, Kha ranks #8,781 for boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 88 Khas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kha

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kha is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Ca
  • Cah
  • Kuh
  • Cca
  • Kka
  • Hka
  • Wka
  • Ke
  • Keh
  • Kih
  • Co
  • Chi

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kha

What does the name Kha mean?
Kha is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1982. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Kha in 2026?
In 2026, Kha ranks #8,781 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Kha most popular?
Kha reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #7,245 that year with 9 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Kha most popular?
Kha has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kha.
Is Kha a unisex name?
Yes — Kha is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 5% of Khas assigned female and 95% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Kha?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kha include Grantland, Dartanyan, Dionysios. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kha

Kha is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 88 births in the dataset. Kha's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #7,245. Use the chart and map above to compare Kha's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.