Will my child share the name Khush with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 11 UK babies named Khush per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Khush in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Khush becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Khush is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 139 places over the last five years to #2089 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Khush a good choice for a distinctive name?

Khush is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Khush a popular baby name in the United States?

Khush does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2089

Khush

Khush is a distinctive choice, ranked #2089 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Khush in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2089

About the Name Khush

Khush is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 139 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1703 in 2017 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1998.

Khush is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.