Huong is a Vietnamese given name that means "fragrance" or "aromatic". It is often given to girls, although it can also be used for boys. The name Huong is popular in Vietnam and among the Vietnamese diaspora worldwide. It is considered a beautiful and meaningful name, suggesting elegance and pleasantness. In Vietnam, there are many places named Huong, such as Huong Pagoda and Huong Mountain, which are famous for their natural beauty and fragrance of flowers.
"The name Huong experienced popularity during the late 1970s to early 1980s with peaks in 1982 (51 births) and 1983 (47 births). However, its popularity significantly declined from 1989 onwards, dropping as low as 5 births in some years. Overall, there were 578 births named Huong between 1976 and 2011."