Khoi

“Meaning 'the water lily'.” — Symbol of purity and beauty

Vietnam origin · Unisex name

♂ 96% boys♀ 4% girls

#3670US 2023

31Births / yr

↑Rising

622All-time births

📅 Since 201400

What does Khoi mean and where does it come from?

Khoi is a name found in various Asian cultures, particularly in Vietnam where it means 'water lily', an important symbol of purity and beauty. In Chinese contexts, Khoi can be associated with various characters, leading to diverse meanings based on the specific characters chosen. It reflects floral

Cultural significance

Khoi has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Vietnam-speaking communities, where it reflects values of meaning 'the water lily'..

Peak popularity

Reached #13072 in 2017 — currently #3670 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Khoi?

Khoi works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Khoi Grace

How popular is Khoi right now?

Rising fast — up 1272 spots — currently #3670 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2015–2023#3670 · Top 2.7%

2015

2020

2021

2022

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#3670	31	▲ up 1272 · +55% births
2022	#4942	20	▲ up 1969 · +67% births
2021	#6911	12	▲ up 8655 · +140% births
2020	#15566	5	▲ up 1517
2015	#17083	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Khoi

Best Year2023Rank #3670

Peak Count31

Average Rank#9634

Current Trend→Stable

Data Range2015 - 20235 years

The story of Khoi

Khoi is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 2014. With 622 total births recorded, Khoi remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #17083 in 2015 to #3670 in 2023. Khoi is used for both genders: 4% female and 96% male.

Names that peaked alongside Khoi in 2017:

Emma Olivia Ava Isabella Sophia

Khoi by decade

Khoi peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →

Decade	Births
1970s	6
1980s	92
1990s	93
2000s	169
2010s ★	234
2020s	28

💎Khoi has only 622 total recorded births since 2014 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Khoi?

Common

KhoieKhoy

What names sound and feel like Khoi?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Khoi also consider these

Khoa

Vietnam · knowledge, science

Choi

Hebrew · A Hebrew name

Hoi

Hebrew · A Hebrew name

Khori

American · Unknown

Khloi

Greek · young green shoot,

Khai

Vietnam · pertaining to victory

Common questions about the name Khoi

What does the name Khoi mean?

Khoi means "Meaning 'the water lily'." — a name rooted in Vietnam tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Khoi?

Khoi is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Khoi have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Khoi?

Khoi originates from Vietnam tradition. Vietnam names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How does Khoi sound with different last names?

As a one-syllable name, Khoi flows best with last names of two or three syllables. Avoid last names ending in the same sound as Khoi ends, as this can create an unwanted rhyme. Test by saying the full name out loud several times.

Is Khoi trending right now?

Khoi is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.