Happy, joyful, or delighted
Derived from the Persian word 'khush', this name is widely used in South Asia to denote happiness and pleasure. It is often used as a prefix in longer names like Khushwant or Khushal, but stands alone as a modern, concise choice. It reflects a positive and optimistic disposition.
Less common today
Khush isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,613 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Prominent Indian novelist and journalist
