Boy · #9,752 in 2026

Khing

Name: Popularity of the name Khing in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Khing, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,752

Peak Rank

#6,052 (2016)

Total Babies

108

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2009

First Year

2023

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#6052

Peak Rank

108

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Khing

Khing first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2009, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 14 Khings were born — ranking #6,052 that year. As of 2026, Khing ranks #9,752 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 108 Khings have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Khing

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Khing

What does the name Khing mean?

Khing is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2009. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Khing in 2026?

In 2026, Khing ranks #9,752 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Khing most popular?

Khing reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #6,052 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Khing a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Khing is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Khing?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Khing include Weyland, Luay, Lennin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Khing

Khing is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 108 births in the dataset. Khing's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #6,052. Use the chart and map above to compare Khing'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.