Khimani
A feminine name of Indian origin, possibly meaning "lotus flower".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Khimani. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Khimani today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khimani births was 2008 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khimani. 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 Khimani. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2008
6 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2008 SSA rank
#11,892
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Khimani: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Khimani 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 Khimani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Khimani
The given name Khimani is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language widely used in the Indian subcontinent. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "khima," meaning "patience" or "forgiveness."
One of the earliest known references to the name Khimani can be traced back to Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was often used as a name for deities or characters associated with virtues like patience and compassion. In the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, there is a character named Khimani who is described as a wise and patient sage.
The name Khimani gained popularity during the medieval period in various parts of South Asia, particularly in regions where Sanskrit and its derivative languages were widely spoken. It was commonly used by members of the Brahmin and Kshatriya castes, who were known for their scholarly and warrior traditions, respectively.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Khimani. One of the earliest recorded examples is Khimani Pandita, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE in the region of present-day Bihar, India. Another prominent figure was Khimani Devi, a 16th-century princess and patron of the arts from the Rajput dynasty of Mewar, known for her patronage of literature and architecture.
In the 18th century, Khimani Singh was a distinguished military leader and statesman who served as the commander-in-chief of the Maratha Empire's army, playing a pivotal role in several key battles against the Mughal forces. Another notable figure was Khimani Bai, a 19th-century courtesan and classical dancer from the city of Lucknow, renowned for her contributions to the Kathak dance form.
In more recent times, Khimani Desai was an influential Indian educator and social reformer who lived from 1856 to 1932. She founded several educational institutions and worked tirelessly to promote women's education and empowerment in the country.
While the name Khimani has its roots in Sanskrit and ancient Indian traditions, it has also been adopted by various communities across South Asia and beyond, transcending cultural and linguistic boundaries.
People
Khimani + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khimani 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
Khimani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khimani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khimani 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Khimani a common name?
We classify Khimani as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khimani most popular?
The single biggest year for Khimani was 2008, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khimani is about 19 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 Khimani in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khimani a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khimani 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 Khimani still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khimani 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 Khimani 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 have the name Khimani?
See how many people share the name Khimani on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.