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Dash vs Khai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dash

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#969
Total SSA Count
232
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Khai

Boy #949 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"triumphant, victorious"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#949
Total SSA Count
240
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dash Rank #969
Khai Rank #949

Khai is more popular, ranked #949 vs #969 for Dash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dash or Khai more popular?

Khai is more popular, ranked #949 compared to Dash at #969 in the United States.

What do Dash and Khai mean?

Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin). Khai means "triumphant, victorious" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Dash and Khai boy or girl names?

Dash is primarily a boy name. Khai is primarily a boy name.

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