Girl · #6,898 in 2026

Kushi

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

Current Rank

#6,898

Peak Rank

#6,898 (2024)

Total Babies

168

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2003

First Year

2026

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#6898

Peak Rank

168

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kushi

Kushi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2003, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 16 Kushis were born — ranking #6,903 that year. As of 2026, Kushi ranks #6,898 for baby girls with 16 births, with steady use. In total, more than 168 Kushis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Kushi

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

Coochie
Cushy
Kashi
Kishi
Koshy
Koshi
Cushi
Cachi
Cuci
Gushi
Catchy
Cache

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kushi

What does the name Kushi mean?

Kushi is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kushi in 2026?

In 2026, Kushi ranks #6,898 among girls' names in the U.S., with 16 babies given the name that year.

When was Kushi most popular?

Kushi reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #6,898 that year with 16 babies given the name.

Is Kushi a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kushi?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kushi include Libia, Geannie, Crisanta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kushi

Kushi is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 168 births in the dataset. Kushi's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #6,898. Use the chart and map above to compare Kushi'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.