Girl nameCurrently #16,467 in the USFalling
Khaya
2 syllablesPeak year: 20145 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Khaya's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Khaya's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Khaya |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 |
Khaya through the decades
- Khaya peaked in 2014, when 21 babies were named Khaya in the US.
- The 2000s were Khaya's strongest decade, averaging 10 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2024), use of Khaya has fallen 14% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Khaya currently ranks #16,467 in the US and is cooling off.