Zen vs Khai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zen

Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Boy #949 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"triumphant, victorious"

Origin: Vietnamese

Vietnamese American Arabic

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Zen Rank #959

Khai Rank #949

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

Is Zen or Khai more popular?

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

What do Zen and Khai mean?

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

Are Zen and Khai boy or girl names?

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