Khushi
A feminine name of Hindu origin meaning joy or happiness.
Name Census estimates that about 1,416 living Americans carry the first name Khushi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Khushi today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khushi births was 2003 (178 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khushi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Khushi is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 17 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.4K
~ 1 in 242,058 Americans
Peak year
2003
178 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,146
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Khushi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Khushi from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 818 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Khushi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Khushi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Khushis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 15 states and territories. California, New Jersey, Illinois recorded the most babies named Khushi, while North Carolina, Alabama, Virginia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 51 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Khushi
The given name Khushi is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word "khush" which means happiness or joy. It is a popular name among the Hindu and Sikh communities, particularly in the northern regions of India.
The name Khushi can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit texts and Hindu scriptures, where it was often used to describe a state of bliss or contentment. One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the Vedas, the sacred Hindu scriptures composed between 1500-500 BCE.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Khushi. One of the earliest recorded examples is Khushi Ram, a renowned Indian poet and saint from the 17th century who wrote extensively on the themes of devotion and spiritual enlightenment.
In the 18th century, Khushi Mohammad Khan was a prominent Mughal military commander who served under the emperors Aurangzeb and Bahadur Shah I. He played a significant role in several military campaigns and is remembered for his valor and strategic acumen.
During the Indian independence movement, Khushi Ram Sharma was a prominent freedom fighter and social reformer who advocated for the rights of the underprivileged. He was born in 1885 and played an active role in the non-violent struggle against British rule.
In the realm of literature, Khushi Kabir was a celebrated Punjabi poet and writer who lived in the early 20th century. Her works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and social commentary, were widely acclaimed and continue to be studied and appreciated today.
Another notable figure was Khushi Bhushan, an Indian classical musician and vocalist from the 20th century. Born in 1920, she was a renowned exponent of the Khayal and Thumri styles of Hindustani classical music and received numerous accolades for her contributions to the art form.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Khushi, a name that has been deeply rooted in Indian culture and traditions for centuries, symbolizing happiness, joy, and contentment.
People
Khushi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khushi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Khushi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khushi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,416 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khushi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 242,058 US residents.
Is Khushi a common name?
We classify Khushi as "Rare". It ranks above 92.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,433 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khushi most popular?
The single biggest year for Khushi was 2003, when 178 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khushi is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Khushi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khushi in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.