Khoa
Every Khoa since 1976 — 822 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Khoa
Khoa is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,478 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 822 American babies have been named Khoa. Its peak came in 1985, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Khoa stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Khoa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 23 | #4,478 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,536 | 19 | #5,174 |
| 2023 | — | — | 27 | #4,072 |
| 2022 | — | — | 13 | #6,675 |
| 2021 | — | — | 18 | #5,244 |
| 2020 | — | — | 12 | #6,845 |
| 2019 | — | — | 8 | #9,354 |
| 2018 | — | — | 15 | #5,927 |
| 2017 | — | — | 11 | #7,339 |
| 2016 | — | — | 9 | #8,512 |
| 2015 | — | — | 13 | #6,535 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,322 |
| 2013 | — | — | 20 | #4,725 |
| 2012 | — | — | 14 | #6,176 |
| 2011 | — | — | 18 | #5,100 |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,277 |
| 2009 | — | — | 14 | #6,292 |
| 2008 | — | — | 18 | #5,174 |
| 2007 | — | — | 20 | #4,733 |
| 2006 | — | — | 18 | #4,968 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #6,896 |
| 2004 | — | — | 12 | #6,355 |
| 2003 | — | — | 19 | #4,350 |
| 2002 | — | — | 16 | #4,823 |
| 2001 | — | — | 22 | #3,791 |
| 2000 | — | — | 19 | #4,146 |
| 1995 | — | — | 19 | #3,503 |
| 1990 | — | — | 22 | #2,916 |
| 1985 | — | — | 29 | #1,995 |
| 1980 | — | — | 11 | #3,740 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Khoa in 2025?
Khoa ranked #4,478 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Khoa?
822 babies have been named Khoa in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Khoa most popular?
Khoa peaked in 1985, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Khoa a boy or girl name?
Khoa is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Khoa rising or falling?
Khoa is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.