Khazi
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "treasurer" or "keeper of finances".
Name Census estimates that about 198 living Americans carry the first name Khazi. It is a predominantly male name (92.0% of registrations). The average person named Khazi today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khazi births was 2023 (47 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khazi. 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
198
~ 1 in 1,731,083 Americans
Peak year
2023
47 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,808
Tracked since 2016
Gender
Gender distribution for Khazi
Khazi leans heavily male at 92.0% of total registrations, but 16 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Khazi as a male name
- Ranked #2,808 in 2024
- 46 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (46 births)
Khazi as a female name
- Ranked #12,817 in 2023
- 7 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2021 (9 births)
Popularity
Khazi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Khazi 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 160 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
Khazi 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 Khazi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Khazis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, Florida, Georgia recorded the most babies named Khazi, while Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Khazi
The name Khazi is believed to have originated from the Persian language, with its roots tracing back to ancient Persia, now known as Iran. It is likely derived from the Persian word "khaz," which means "treasure" or "precious." This name's origins can be traced back to the 6th century CE, during the Sassanid Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning from modern-day Iran to parts of Central Asia and the Middle East.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Khazi can be found in the Shahnameh, an epic poem written by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. In this literary masterpiece, Khazi is mentioned as the name of a minor character, lending credence to the name's ancient roots in Persian culture.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Khazi. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Khazi Amir Ghafur (1060-1132 CE), a Persian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of mathematics during the Islamic Golden Age.
Another prominent figure was Khazi Burhanuddin (1344-1398 CE), a Persian Sufi mystic and scholar who played a crucial role in the spread of Islamic teachings and literature in South Asia. His works, including the famous "Tuhfat al-Muhibbin," have been widely studied and celebrated in the region.
In the realm of literature, Khazi Mirza Kazim Beg (1802-1873 CE), a prominent Persian poet and scholar, left an indelible mark on the literary landscape of his time. His poetic works, particularly his ghazals, have been widely praised and continue to be studied by scholars and literary enthusiasts alike.
Khazi Muhammad Baksh (1829-1907 CE), a renowned Indian poet and writer, is another notable figure who carried this name. His contributions to Urdu literature, including his acclaimed work "Kulliyat-e-Baksh," have earned him a revered place in the literary canon of the Indian subcontinent.
Finally, Khazi Muinuddin Chishti (1141-1230 CE), a revered Sufi saint and scholar, played a pivotal role in the spread of Islam in the Indian subcontinent. His teachings and spiritual guidance have left a lasting impact on the region's culture and religious practices, and his shrine in Ajmer, India, remains a major pilgrimage site for devotees from around the world.
People
Khazi + last name combinations
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Other names starting with K
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FAQ
Khazi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khazi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 198 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khazi 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 1,731,083 US residents.
Is Khazi a common name?
We classify Khazi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 199 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khazi most popular?
The single biggest year for Khazi was 2023, when 47 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khazi 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 Khazi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khazi a male name?
Yes, 92.0% of people registered as Khazi 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 Khazi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khazi 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 Khazi 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 common is the name Khazi?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Khazi at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.