Khai vs Rey

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
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Popularity Comparison

Khai Rank #949
Rey Rank #823

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #949 for Khai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Khai ___

  • Khai James
  • Khai Alexander
  • Khai William
  • Khai Elliot
  • Khai Nathaniel
  • Khai River

Rey ___

  • Rey Alexander
  • Rey Miguel
  • Rey Antonio
  • Rey James
  • Rey Cruz
  • Rey Luis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Khai

Nova Zara Luca Remi Jade

If you choose Rey

Luna Sol Diego Valentina Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khai or Rey more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Khai at #949 in the United States.

What do Khai and Rey mean?

Khai means "triumphant, victorious" (Vietnamese origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).

Are Khai and Rey boy or girl names?

Khai is primarily a boy name. Rey is primarily a boy name.

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