Khaloni
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially meaning "beautiful" or "butterfly".
Name Census estimates that about 162 living Americans carry the first name Khaloni. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Khaloni today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khaloni births was 2019 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khaloni. 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.
People living today
162
~ 1 in 2,115,768 Americans
Peak year
2019
25 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,759
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Khaloni: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Khaloni from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 95 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Khaloni 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 Khaloni during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Khalonis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Khaloni
The name Khaloni is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the southern part of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) during the 3rd millennium BC. It is derived from the Sumerian words "kha," meaning "to protect," and "loni," meaning "gateway" or "entrance." The name can be interpreted to mean "protector of the gateway" or "guardian at the entrance."
Historically, the name Khaloni was associated with the role of gatekeepers or sentries who guarded the entrances to important buildings, temples, or cities in ancient Sumerian civilization. These individuals were highly respected and trusted for their vigilance and ability to maintain security.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Khaloni dates back to around 2500 BC, where it was found inscribed on a clay tablet discovered in the ruins of the ancient city of Uruk. This tablet listed the names of several gatekeepers employed at the city's main entrance.
One of the most notable individuals with the name Khaloni was a high-ranking gatekeeper who served during the reign of King Shulgi of the Third Dynasty of Ur, around 2100 BC. He was responsible for overseeing the security of the royal palace and ensuring the safety of the king and his family.
In the 1st millennium BC, a man named Khaloni was mentioned in the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known literary works from ancient Mesopotamia. He was described as a skilled archer and a trusted companion of the legendary hero Gilgamesh.
Another historical figure bearing the name Khaloni was a scribe who lived during the Neo-Babylonian period, around 600 BC. He is known for his contributions in recording and preserving ancient Sumerian literature and mythological tales.
In the 4th century AD, a Christian martyr named Khaloni was documented for his unwavering faith and willingness to sacrifice his life during the persecution of Christians in the Persian Empire under the rule of Shapur II.
During the medieval period, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian from Baghdad, named Khaloni al-Baghdadi, made significant contributions to the study of Quranic exegesis and Islamic jurisprudence in the 11th century AD.
Throughout history, the name Khaloni has been associated with qualities such as strength, vigilance, and a sense of duty, reflecting its ancient origins and the respected role of gatekeepers in Sumerian society.
People
Khaloni + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khaloni 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
Khaloni: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khaloni?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 162 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khaloni 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 2,115,768 US residents.
Is Khaloni a common name?
We classify Khaloni as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 163 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khaloni most popular?
The single biggest year for Khaloni was 2019, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khaloni is about 6 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 Khaloni in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khaloni a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khaloni in the SSA data are female. 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 Khaloni still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khaloni 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 Khaloni 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 Khaloni?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.