Khang
2025 SSA
About Khang
Khang is a masculine name of Vietnamese origin, where it carries meanings of health, well-being, and prosperity. In Vietnamese culture, the name represents strength and stability, often associated with positive attributes for a successful life. The name is pronounced with a soft 'k' sound followed by a long 'a' as in 'father.' Khang is common in Vietnam but remains relatively uncommon in Western countries, making it distinctive while maintaining authentic cultural roots. Its single-syllable structure makes it straightforward yet impactful, with a strong consonant ending that gives it a sense of solidity. For Vietnamese families living abroad, the name serves as a meaningful connection to heritage while being relatively easy for non-Vietnamese speakers to pronounce correctly.
Pronounced KAHNG.
As of October 2026, Khang ranked #4958 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2409 for boys in 1990.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,574 | 30 | 15.6 |
| 2015 | #3,744 | 29 | 15.1 |
| 2016 | #3,039 | 39 | 20.6 |
| 2017 | #3,219 | 36 | 19.4 |
| 2018 | #4,424 | 23 | 12.7 |
| 2019 | #3,673 | 30 | 16.7 |
| 2020 | #3,376 | 33 | 19.1 |
| 2021 | #4,075 | 26 | 14.9 |
| 2022 | #4,370 | 24 | 13.7 |
| 2023 | #4,540 | 23 | 13.4 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | #4,958 | 20 | 11.7 |