Khoi

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How to Pronounce Khoi

Pronounced KOY /ˈkɔɪ/Medium

Meaning: From Vietnamese Khoi/Khoe, 'strong, healthy, robust; vigorous'Low

In 30 seconds: Strong and healthy: Khoi is Vietnamese for 'strong, healthy, robust'. Crisp, sturdy, and warm (said 'KOY').

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Origin MediumVietnamese

MeaningFrom Vietnamese Khoi/Khoe, 'strong, healthy, robust; vigorous'

U.S. rank (2025)#3408 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births34 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 681

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

Khoi comes from Vietnamese Khoi/Khoe, 'strong, healthy, robust; vigorous, in good health' (a name wishing vitality; the precise tone shapes the meaning, which we note). A crisp, sturdy name across Vietnam (said roughly 'KOY').

In the U.S. it appears in Vietnamese families. Rare, strong-and-healthy at the root, and sturdy.

Did you know? Khoi (Khoe) means 'strong, healthy, robust; vigorous' in Vietnamese — a crisp, sturdy name across Vietnam (said roughly 'KOY'; not 'koi' the fish).

Overall data confidence 65%

Vietnamese references — Khoi — tone-dependent

Variations

KhoeKhôi

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khoi mean?

Khoi is Vietnamese for 'strong, healthy, robust; vigorous'; the tone shapes the meaning, which we note.

How do you pronounce Khoi?

It's said roughly KOY /ˈkɔɪ/ — a single syllable (not 'koi').

Is Khoi a boy or girl name?

Khoi is a boy's name.

How popular is Khoi?

Khoi is a rare name in the U.S.