Khye

♂ Boy

Pronounced KY /ˈkaɪ/Medium

Meaning: A modern Kh- respelling of Kai/Kye, a short name of several roots (Hawaiian 'sea', Welsh, and others). As used it is a fresh spelling; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A short modern respelling: Khye recasts Kai/Kye (said 'KY'). Its routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern Kh- respelling of Kai/Kye, a short name of several roots (Hawaiian 'sea', Welsh, and others). As used it is a fresh spelling; routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#11680 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 149

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

Khye is a modern Kh- respelling of Kai/Kye, a short name carried by Hawaiian ('sea'), Welsh, and other roots. As used it is a fresh spelling, and its routes are uncertain, which we note. A crisp one-beat pick (said 'KY').

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

Did you know? Khye reads as a modern Kh- respelling of Kai/Kye, a short name of several roots; its routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'KY').

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Khye — modern Kh- respelling of Kai/Kye; routes uncertain

Variations

KaiKyeKy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khye mean?

Khye is a modern respelling of Kai/Kye, a short name of several roots; its routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Khye?

It's said KY /ˈkaɪ/ - one syllable.

Is Khye a boy or girl name?

Khye is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Khye?

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