Khushi
Meaninghappiness · Persian
Khushi is an Indian girl name meaning “happiness”, with Persian roots. Persian names often draw on poetry, light and the natural world. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Khushi would score 16 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationKhushi peaked in 2003, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Khushi you'd meet today is about 22 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Khushi would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 50,251 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryKhushi first shows up in US birth records in 1999, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 26 years since.
US births per million girls, 1999–2025
Similar names
Save adds it to your list. Vote moves it up the top voted names.
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Khushi
Khushi is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “happiness”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
More Indian girl names
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Unisex name: Arya · noble
- Girl name: Kali · black
- Girl name: Serena · calm, serene
- Girl name: Mira · wonderful
- Girl name: Amber · amber resin
- Unisex name: Veda · knowledge
Questions about the name Khushi
What does the name Khushi mean?
Khushi means “happiness” and comes from Persian. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Felicity (“happiness”), Sachi (“happiness”), Furaha (“joy, happiness”) and Hanaa (“happiness, bliss”).
What is the origin of the name Khushi?
Khushi is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Persian. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).
Is Khushi a boy or girl name?
Khushi is a girl name. In 2025, 32 US girls were named Khushi.
How popular is the name Khushi?
Khushi ranked #4,352 for US girls in 2025, given to 32 babies. Its best year was 2003, when it reached #1,199. Over the last five years it has slipped 89 places.
What names are similar to Khushi?
If you like Khushi, you might also like Felicity, Sachi, Furaha and Hanaa.
What should I know before naming my baby Khushi?
Khushi is an Indian girl name meaning “happiness”, with Persian roots. Persian names often draw on poetry, light and the natural world. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.