girl's name
Khya
KY-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 366
Khya is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2003, when 30 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1994.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Khya Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 210 |
| 2010s | 99 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 25 |
How Popular Is Khya?
In 2023, Khya was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Khya Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Khya
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Khya Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Khya over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Khya
- English KY-uh
Sibling Names for Khya
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Khya — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Khya
How popular is the name Khya?
In 2023, Khya was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Khya a girl's or a boy's name?
Khya is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Khya?
Khya has 2 syllables.
When was Khya most popular?
Khya peaked in 2003, when 30 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.