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At a Glance: Name: Khai – Meaning: victory, triumph – Origin: Vietnamese – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: KY
Khai is a boy's name with Vietnamese origins, carrying the verified meaning "victory" or "triumph." It's pronounced KY (IPA /kaɪ/), and its short, clean sound fits the clean, modern and worldly style categories parents often search for today. If you're drawn to names that are easy to say but carry real weight in their meaning, Khai fits that mold.
Meaning & Origin of Khai
Meaning: Victory, triumph.
Origin: Vietnamese.
How to Pronounce Khai
Phonetic: KY IPA: /ˈkaɪ/
Popularity of Khai
Khai peaked at #722 on the SSA list in 2023, when 367 babies were given the name, then slipped to #947 in 2024 with 240 babies — a noticeable pullback in just one year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1977–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Khai mean?
Victory, triumph.
How do you pronounce Khai?
Khai is pronounced KY (IPA: /ˈkaɪ/).
Is Khai a popular name right now?
Khai peaked at #722 in 2023 and is ranked #947 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1977–2024.)
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