Huy
hwee
US Popularity:16466
Origin:Vietnamese
Meaning:Glorious; Radiant, brightness; Of Amenhotep; Amun is pleased
Glorious and bright like sunlight, little Huy has arrived into your life. This masculine name of Vietnamese and Cambodian origin holds the meaning "glorious," "radiant," and "brightness." Huy also appears as an ancient Egyptian name, used as a nickname for the name Amenhotep, meaning "Amun is pleased." Amenhotep was the name of the king of Egypt from 1514 to 1493 BCE, reminding baby of their importance and ability to rule the world. It is simply an excellent choice for your shining bundle of joy.
How Popular Is The Name Huy?
U.S. Births
Overall:Huy is currently #16466 in U.S. births
Boy:Huy is currently #7874 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2025
#7874
in 2025
+ 1426
from 2024
Sources
WordSense, Huy
Behind the Name, Huy, April 2021
Ancestry, Huy Family History
The Past, The High Steward Amenhotep, August 2023
Behind the Name, Amenhotep, June 2023
Britannica, Amenhotep I, king of Egypt, March 2024
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