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Khoi

♀ Girl

Pronounced KOY /ˈkɔɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Vietnamese Khoi — variously 'a beginning/to start' and 'joy/greatness'; used for both sexes (more often boys'); here for a girl; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Joy; a beginning: Khoi is Vietnamese. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KOY'). Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowVietnamese
MeaningFrom the Vietnamese Khoi — variously 'a beginning/to start' and 'joy/greatness'; used for both sexes (more often boys'); here for a girl; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#14098 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 56

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420142025

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

Khoi comes from the Vietnamese Khoi — variously 'a beginning/to start' and 'joy/greatness'; used for both sexes (more often boys'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'KOY').

In the U.S. it appears in Vietnamese families. Rare, a-beginning at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Khoi is Vietnamese, variously 'a beginning; joy/greatness' — used for both sexes; here for a girl, which we note (the routes are layered; said 'KOY').
Overall data confidence 26%
References — Khoi — Vietnamese; unisex; routes layered

Variations

KhoiKhoy

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khoi mean?

Khoi is Vietnamese, variously 'a beginning; joy/greatness'; used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Khoi?

It's said KOY /ˈkɔɪ/ — one syllable.

Is Khoi a boy or girl name?

Khoi is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Khoi?

Khoi is a very rare name in the U.S.

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