Khoa

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Pronounced KWAH /ˈkwɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Vietnamese Khoa, 'science, a branch of learning; a degree/examination' (also 'a vault, a strongroom')Medium

In 30 seconds: Learning and science: Khoa is Vietnamese for 'science, learning'. Crisp, scholarly, and warm.

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Origin MediumVietnamese

MeaningFrom Vietnamese Khoa, 'science, a branch of learning; a degree/examination' (also 'a vault, a strongroom')

U.S. rank (2025)#4478 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1985

Total births (all-time)≈ 817

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Khoa comes from Vietnamese Khoa, 'science, a branch of learning; a degree or examination' (and 'a vault, a strongroom'). A crisp, scholarly name across Vietnam, prizing knowledge and study (said roughly 'KWAH').

In the U.S. it appears in Vietnamese families. Rare, science-and-learning at the root, and scholarly.

Did you know? Khoa means 'science, a branch of learning; an academic degree' in Vietnamese (and also 'a vault') — a crisp, scholarly name across Vietnam (said roughly 'KWAH').

Overall data confidence 72%

Vietnamese references — Khoa — etymology

Variations

Khoah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khoa mean?

Khoa is Vietnamese for 'science, a branch of learning; a degree'.

How do you pronounce Khoa?

It's said roughly KWAH /ˈkwɑ/ — a single syllable.

Is Khoa a boy or girl name?

Khoa is a boy's name.

How popular is Khoa?

Khoa is a rare name in the U.S.