boy's name
Khush
KHUSH
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 356
Khush is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2016, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 65,867 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1998.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Khush Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 97 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 56 |
How Popular Is Khush?
In 2025, Khush was given to 8 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Khush Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Khush
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Khush Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Khush over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Khush
- Pronunciation KHUSH
Sibling Names for Khush
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Khush — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Khush
How popular is the name Khush?
In 2025, Khush was given to 8 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Khush a girl's or a boy's name?
Khush is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Khush?
Khush has 1 syllable.
When was Khush most popular?
Khush peaked in 2016, when 14 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Khush a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Khush currently ranks #2,744 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.