Khemani
A Hindi name meaning "wealthy" or "prosperous".
Name Census estimates that about 17 living Americans carry the first name Khemani. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 52.9% of registrations being female. The average person named Khemani today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khemani births was 2023 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khemani. 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 Khemani. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
17
~ 1 in 20,162,020 Americans
Peak year
2023
9 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2006 SSA rank
#9,193
Tracked since 2006
Gender
Gender distribution for Khemani
Khemani is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 17 total registrations, 8 (47.1%) were male and 9 (52.9%) were female.
Khemani as a male name
- Ranked #9,193 in 2006
- 8 male births in 2006
- Peak: 2006 (8 births)
Khemani as a female name
- Ranked #10,749 in 2023
- 9 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (9 births)
Popularity
Khemani: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Khemani from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 9 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
Khemani 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 Khemani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Khemani
The name Khemani has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The name is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word "khema," which means "peace" or "well-being." It is a name that has been used in various parts of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions where Sanskrit had a significant influence, such as in Hindu communities.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Khemani can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures. The name is mentioned in the Puranas, which are a collection of ancient Hindu religious texts that date back to the early centuries of the common era. In these texts, the name is associated with characters who embodied qualities of peace, tranquility, and harmony.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Khemani. One such person was Khemani Bhusan Dutta, a renowned Indian poet and writer from the 19th century. He was born in 1831 and is known for his contributions to Bengali literature, particularly his poetic works that celebrated the beauty of nature and explored themes of spirituality.
Another prominent figure with the name Khemani was Khemani Saran Gupta, an Indian mathematician and educationist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born in 1871 and played a significant role in the development of mathematical education in India, authoring several influential textbooks and serving as the principal of various colleges and institutions.
In the field of medicine, Khemani Nath Bose, who was born in 1889, was a pioneering Indian physician and researcher. He made significant contributions to the understanding of tropical diseases and played a crucial role in establishing the School of Tropical Medicine in Calcutta (now Kolkata), which became a leading center for medical research and education.
The name Khemani has also been associated with individuals in the arts and culture. Khemani Devi Ghatokar was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived in the 20th century. She was born in 1918 and was renowned for her mastery of the Kathak dance form, which originated in northern India. Her performances and teachings helped preserve and promote this traditional art form.
Another notable figure bearing the name Khemani was Khemani Pathak, an Indian composer and musician who lived in the 20th century. He was born in 1924 and made significant contributions to the field of Indian classical music, particularly in the Hindustani tradition. His compositions and performances were widely acclaimed and celebrated.
While the name Khemani has its roots in the Sanskrit language and Hindu culture, it has transcended cultural boundaries and has been embraced by people from various backgrounds and regions around the world. Its meaning, associated with peace and well-being, has resonated across different cultures and societies.
People
Khemani + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khemani 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
Khemani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khemani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 17 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khemani 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 20,162,020 US residents.
Is Khemani a common name?
We classify Khemani as "Very Rare". It ranks above 37.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 17 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khemani most popular?
The single biggest year for Khemani was 2023, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khemani is about 11 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 Khemani in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khemani a female name?
Yes, 52.9% of people registered as Khemani 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 Khemani still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khemani 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 Khemani 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 Khemani?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Khemani at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.