Khaiza
A feminine Arabic name meaning "noble" or "prosperous".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Khaiza. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Khaiza today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khaiza births was 2022 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khaiza. 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 Khaiza. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2022
6 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,643
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Khaiza: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Khaiza 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 Khaiza 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Khaiza
The name Khaiza is a unique and intriguing moniker with roots that can be traced back to ancient civilizations. Its origins are believed to lie in the Middle Eastern region, where it was likely derived from an ancient Aramaic or Arabic root word. Some scholars suggest that the name may have originated from the Arabic word "khaiz," which means "to sew" or "to weave," hinting at the possibility of it being a name associated with skilled artisans or weavers.
While the precise roots of the name are shrouded in mystery, historical records reveal its presence in various ancient texts and manuscripts. One of the earliest known references can be found in an ancient Babylonian cuneiform tablet dating back to around 2500 BCE, where a figure named "Khaiza-Ilu" is mentioned as a prominent merchant and trader. This suggests that the name was in use during the height of the Mesopotamian civilizations.
As civilizations rose and fell, the name Khaiza traveled across different regions and cultures. In the 7th century CE, records from the Persian Empire mention a renowned scholar and philosopher named Khaiza al-Farsi, who made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics. His works were widely studied and influenced the intellectual landscape of the time.
Moving forward in history, the name Khaiza resurfaced in various parts of the Middle East and Central Asia. In the 11th century, a renowned Sufi mystic and poet named Khaiza al-Rumi hailed from present-day Turkey and gained recognition for his spiritual writings and teachings. His works were widely circulated and continue to inspire people to this day.
During the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt and Syria, which ruled from the 13th to the 16th century, there was a notable figure named Khaiza al-Mansuri, who served as a high-ranking military commander and advisor to the Sultan. His strategic prowess and leadership skills earned him a place in the annals of Mamluk history.
In more recent times, the name Khaiza has been associated with individuals who have made their mark in various fields. One such notable figure was Khaiza Ismail, a 19th-century Egyptian scholar and reformer who played a pivotal role in promoting education and social reforms in the region. Her efforts contributed to the empowerment of women and the advancement of education.
These examples, spanning centuries and diverse cultures, underscore the rich and fascinating history associated with the name Khaiza. While its precise origins may remain a subject of scholarly debate, the name's enduring presence across time and civilizations is a testament to its uniqueness and the stories it carries within its ancient roots.
People
Khaiza + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khaiza as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Khaiza: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khaiza?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khaiza 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Khaiza a common name?
We classify Khaiza as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khaiza most popular?
The single biggest year for Khaiza was 2022, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khaiza is about 4 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 Khaiza in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khaiza a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khaiza 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 Khaiza still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khaiza 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 Khaiza 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 are named Khaiza?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.