UK name, mostly boys
Khanh
A Vietnamese masculine name meaning "distinguished" or "eminent".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 4 girls.
Khanh is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Khanh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3908, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2003 to 2015. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Khanh is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Khanh. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Khanh ranked #3908 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 4 boys were registered as Khanh.
- • Khanh is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Khanh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 63.6% of Khanh registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3908
2015
Births in 2015
4
Latest year
Peak year
2015
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Khanh
In England and Wales birth records, Khanh has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 63.6% of registrations are for boys and 36.4% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Khanh registered for boys
- Ranked #3,908 in 2015
- 4 boys registered in 2015
- Peak: 2015 (4 births)
Khanh registered for girls
- Ranked #4,684 in 2018
- 4 girls registered in 2018
- Peak: 2018 (4 births)
Meaning
What does Khanh mean?
The given name Khanh has its origins in the Vietnamese language and culture. It is derived from the Middle Chinese word "khang," which means "healthy" or "prosperous." The name has been in use for centuries and has its roots in the ancient Vietnamese kingdoms.
In ancient Vietnamese texts and historical records, the name Khanh was often associated with individuals of high social status or royalty. It was considered a name that conveyed a sense of strength, vitality, and good fortune.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Khanh dates back to the 10th century, when it appeared in the annals of the Ngo Dynasty. During this period, a prominent figure named Khanh Van Xuan (948-1025) was a celebrated military strategist and scholar who played a crucial role in the defense of the kingdom against foreign invasions.
Throughout Vietnamese history, several notable individuals have borne the name Khanh. For example, Khanh Hoa (1428-1505) was a renowned poet and calligrapher during the Le Dynasty, known for his exquisite works that celebrated the beauty of nature and the human spirit.
In the realm of literature, Khanh Van Nguyen (1753-1819) was a prominent author and philosopher who wrote extensively on Confucian principles and moral values. His works had a profound influence on Vietnamese intellectual thought during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Another notable figure was Khanh Hau (1876-1947), a respected politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Vietnam during the French colonial era. He was instrumental in negotiating for greater autonomy and advocating for Vietnamese independence.
In more recent times, Khanh Ly (1911-1996) was a celebrated Vietnamese artist renowned for his intricate lacquer paintings and woodblock prints that captured the essence of traditional Vietnamese culture and landscapes.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Khanh, a name that carries a rich cultural heritage and symbolizes prosperity, strength, and resilience in the Vietnamese tradition.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Khanh over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Khanh in England and Wales, from 2003 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Khanh, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2015, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Khanh by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Khanh was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3908 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3467 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Khanh
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- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Khanh: questions and answers
How popular is the name Khanh in the UK right now?
In 2015, Khanh was ranked #3908 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Khanh most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 4 babies registered as Khanh in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Khanh?
A Vietnamese masculine name meaning "distinguished" or "eminent".
How many people are called Khanh in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Khanh across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.