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Kushi

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Pronounced KOO-shee /ˈku.ʃi/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Khushi — from Hindi/Persian, 'happiness; joy; delight; cheerfulness'Low

In 30 seconds: Happiness; joy: Kushi spells Khushi — 'happiness'. Lyrical, joyful, and warm (said 'KOO-shee').

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Origin LowHindi, Sanskrit

MeaningA spelling of Khushi — from Hindi/Persian, 'happiness; joy; delight; cheerfulness'

U.S. rank (2025)#9195 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 148

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

Kushi is a spelling of Khushi — from Hindi/Persian, 'happiness; joy; delight; cheerfulness'. A lyrical, joyful Indian name (said 'KOO-shee').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, happiness-and-joy at the root, and joyful.

Did you know? Khushi means 'happiness; joy; delight; cheerfulness' in Hindi/Persian — Kushi is a spelling, a lyrical, joyful name (said 'KOO-shee').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Khushi — Hindi etymology

Variations

KhushiKushiiKhushie

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Khushi— the standard spelling

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Mahi— shares Kushi's Sanskrit roots

Ridhi— shares the -hi ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kushi mean?

Kushi spells Khushi — Hindi 'happiness; joy; delight'.

How do you pronounce Kushi?

It's said KOO-shee /ˈku.ʃi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kushi a boy or girl name?

Kushi is a girl's name.

How popular is Kushi?

Kushi is a rare name in the U.S.