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Khan
BoyMeaning of Khan: Central Asian: 'ruler or king'
Khan is a boy's name most strongly associated with Central Asian naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 7010th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 5119th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#7010
11 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#5119
3 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
442
First recorded 1966 · peak 2023
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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