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Khushi
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Pronounced KOO-shee /ˈku.ʃi/High
Meaning: From Hindi/Persian khushi, 'happiness, joy, delight'High
In 30 seconds: Pure joy: Khushi is Hindi for 'happiness, delight' — bright, warm, and beloved across India. A name that smiles.
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MeaningFrom Hindi/Persian khushi, 'happiness, joy, delight'
U.S. rank (2025)#4411 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births32 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,465
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
Khushi comes from Hindi and Persian khushi, 'happiness, joy, delight' (from Persian khush, 'pleasant'). A cheerful, beloved name across India, it's pure good feeling.
In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, happiness at the root, and joyful.
Did you know? Khushi simply means 'happiness' in Hindi (from Persian khush, 'pleasant') — and a popular TV heroine made it a household name across South Asia.
Overall data confidence 85%
Hindi references — khushi — etymology
Variations
KhushbooKhushiiKushi
Nicknames
Khush
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Khushi mean?
Khushi is Hindi/Persian for 'happiness, joy, delight'.
How do you pronounce Khushi?
It's said KOO-shee /ˈku.ʃi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Khushi a boy or girl name?
Khushi is a girl's name.
How popular is Khushi?
Khushi is a rare name in the U.S.