Khasi

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAH-see /ˈkɑ.si/Medium

Meaning: A rare modern coinage on the Kh- pattern with a light -si ending. It shares its spelling with the Khasi people of northeast India, but we have no evidence that U.S. given-name use draws on that; the routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, soft Kh- coinage: Khasi is rare and modern (said 'KAH-see'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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MeaningA rare modern coinage on the Kh- pattern with a light -si ending. It shares its spelling with the Khasi people of northeast India, but we have no evidence that U.S. given-name use draws on that; the routes are uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13291

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Khasi reads as a rare modern coinage on the Kh- pattern. The same spelling names the Khasi people and language of Meghalaya in northeast India, though we have found no evidence connecting that to U.S. given-name use. We note the routes as uncertain (said 'KAH-see').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, short, and modern.

Did you know? Khasi is also the name of a people and language of northeast India — but there is no evidence that U.S. given-name use draws on that, so we note the routes as uncertain rather than claim a link.

Overall data confidence 26%

References — Khasi — Modern coinage; shares spelling with Khasi people of India; no evidenced link

Variations

KasiKhaseeKassi

Nicknames

KhasKai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khasi mean?

Khasi is a rare modern coinage with no documented meaning in U.S. use; it shares a spelling with the Khasi people of India, but no link is evidenced. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Khasi?

It's said KAH-see /ˈkɑ.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Khasi a boy or girl name?

Khasi is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Khasi?

Khasi is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.