Khye is of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'search' or 'quest'. It's a unisex name but has gained popularity as a boy's name in recent years. The name Khye is often associated with spirituality and exploration due to its meaning. It is pronounced 'Kai', with the 'kh' sounding like 'k'. There are no typical nicknames for Khye, but sometimes it can be shortened to Ky or Hi. Khye has been growing in popularity as a baby name choice, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Khye experienced a significant rise in popularity from 2005 to 2018, with the highest number of births occurring in 2018 and 2019 (both at 15). However, there was a notable decline afterwards, with only 5 births recorded in 2022 and 7 in 2023. Overall, Khye has been a popular name with a total of 143 births over the span of these years.