Crowned, royalty, or strong
In Arabic contexts, Khai is often associated with royalty or being 'crowned.' It also appears in Vietnamese as a name meaning 'to begin' or 'to start.' In recent years, it has gained visibility in the US as a short, punchy modern choice with multicultural appeal.
Less common today
Khai isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #726 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the video game series Mortal Kombat · Mortal Kombat
Character in the novel The Bride Test · The Bride Test
