Khailand
A gender-neutral name derived from Khaimland meaning "peaceful land".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Khailand. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Khailand today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khailand births was 2021 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khailand. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Khailand. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2021
5 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#13,176
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Khailand: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Khailand by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Khailand during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Khailand
The given name Khailand has its origins rooted in the ancient Khemetic civilization, which flourished along the banks of the Nile River in what is now modern-day Egypt. The name can be traced back to the Early Dynastic Period, around 3100 BCE, where it was derived from the combination of the words "Khai," meaning "life" or "to live," and "land," referring to the fertile lands surrounding the Nile.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Khailand can be found in the Pyramid Texts, a collection of ancient Egyptian funerary inscriptions inscribed on the walls of pyramids dating back to the Old Kingdom, around 2400 BCE. These texts were believed to contain spells and incantations to aid the deceased pharaoh's journey into the afterlife, and the name Khailand was often invoked as a symbol of eternal life and prosperity.
Throughout the centuries, the name Khailand has been borne by several notable figures in various fields. One such individual was Khailand the Scribe, a renowned Egyptian writer and historian who lived during the reign of Ramesses II in the 13th century BCE. His works, which included detailed accounts of the pharaoh's military campaigns and building projects, are considered invaluable sources for understanding the New Kingdom period.
In the realm of ancient Egyptian religion, Khailand the High Priest was a prominent figure who served as the chief administrator of the Temple of Karnak in Thebes during the 21st Dynasty, around 1000 BCE. He was renowned for his profound knowledge of the intricate rituals and ceremonies honoring the gods, and his influence extended far beyond the temple walls.
Another notable bearer of the name was Khailand the Architect, who lived during the reign of Amenhotep III in the 14th century BCE. He is credited with the design and construction of the magnificent Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues that guarded the entrance to the pharaoh's mortuary temple on the West Bank of the Nile.
Lastly, Khailand the Warrior was a celebrated military commander who fought alongside Ramesses II during the Battle of Kadesh in 1274 BCE. His bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield earned him numerous honors and a place in the annals of Egyptian history as one of the pharaoh's most trusted and valiant officers.
People
Khailand + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khailand as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Khailand: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khailand?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khailand going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Khailand a common name?
We classify Khailand as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khailand most popular?
The single biggest year for Khailand was 2021, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khailand is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Khailand in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khailand a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khailand in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Khailand still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khailand in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Khailand can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Khailand?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.