Khai vs Zen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Zen

Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#959
Total SSA Count
236
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Khai Rank #949
Zen Rank #959

Khai is more popular, ranked #949 vs #959 for Zen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khai or Zen more popular?

Khai is more popular, ranked #949 compared to Zen at #959 in the United States.

What do Khai and Zen mean?

Khai means "triumphant, victorious" (Vietnamese origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Khai and Zen boy or girl names?

Khai is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.

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