Khup

“Burmese”

Myanmar origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#8058US 2022

10Births / yr

↑Rising

80All-time births

📅 Since 201100

What does Khup mean and where does it come from?

Khup has origins in both Burmese and Hindi. In Myanmar, it might refer to the concept of possession, whereas in India, it relates to wealth and prosperity. The name is not very common outside these regions but carries significant meanings in its native languages.

Cultural significance

Khup has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Myanmar-speaking communities, where it reflects values of burmese.

Peak popularity

Reached #7463 in 2015 — currently #8058 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Khup?

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

Khup Grace

How popular is Khup right now?

Rising fast — up 482 spots — currently #8058 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2015–2022#8058 · Top 5.9%

2015

2020

2021

2022

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2022	#8058	10	▲ up 482 · +11% births
2021	#8540	9	▲ up 13
2020	#8553	9	▼ down 1090 · -18% births
2015	#7463	11	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Khup

Best Year2015Rank #7463

Peak Count11

Average Rank#8154

Current Trend→Stable

Data Range2015 - 20224 years

The story of Khup

Khup is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 2011. With 80 total births recorded, Khup remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #7463 in 2015, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #8058 in 2022.

Names that peaked alongside Khup in 2015:

Noah Liam Mason Jacob William

💎Khup has only 80 total recorded births since 2011 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Khup?

Common

KhupieKhupy

What names sound and feel like Khup?

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

Hup

Germanic · A Germanic name

Khush

India · खुश

Fup

International · A International name

Shun

Japan · to hasten, to

Khai

Vietnam · pertaining to victory

Kham

Burmese · A traditional name

Khan

Turkic · Leader, ruler.

Kyus

English · A beloved name

Common questions about the name Khup

What does the name Khup mean?

Khup means "Burmese" — a name rooted in Myanmar 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 Khup?

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

What is the cultural origin of Khup?

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

How does Khup sound with different last names?

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

Is Khup trending right now?

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