Khiza
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "fruit" or "fruitful".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Khiza. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Khiza today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khiza births was 2022 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khiza. 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 Khiza. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2022
6 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,277
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Khiza: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Khiza 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 Khiza 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 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Khiza
The name Khiza traces its origins to the Arabic language and culture. It is believed to have emerged during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century AD, in the Arabian Peninsula. The name is derived from the Arabic root word "khaza," which means "to store" or "to preserve," suggesting a connection to concepts of safekeeping or protection.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Khiza can be found in the ancient Arabic poetry and literature of the Umayyad and Abbasid eras. Some scholars suggest that it may have been used as a symbolic name, representing the idea of preserving knowledge, wisdom, or cultural heritage.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Khiza. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Khiza bint Khuzaymah, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad who lived in the 7th century AD. She was known for her piety and dedication to the faith.
In the 9th century AD, Khiza al-Anbari was a renowned Arabic grammarian and scholar from Anbar, Iraq. Her contributions to the study of Arabic grammar and linguistics were highly influential during the Islamic Golden Age.
Another prominent figure was Khiza al-Qurashi, a 10th-century poet and writer from the Quraysh tribe in the Arabian Peninsula. Her poetic works were praised for their eloquence and imagery, reflecting the rich literary traditions of the region.
During the Mamluk Sultanate in the 13th century, Khiza al-Dimashqi was a respected scholar and jurist from Damascus. She made significant contributions to the interpretation and application of Islamic law, gaining recognition for her legal expertise.
In the 15th century, Khiza al-Andalusi was a notable scholar and scientist from the Andalusian region of Spain. Her work in mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy played a vital role in preserving and advancing scientific knowledge during the Islamic Golden Age in the Iberian Peninsula.
These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the name Khiza throughout history, each leaving a lasting impact in their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the Arabic-speaking world.
People
Khiza + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khiza 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
Khiza: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khiza?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khiza 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 Khiza a common name?
We classify Khiza 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 Khiza most popular?
The single biggest year for Khiza was 2022, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khiza 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 Khiza in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khiza a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khiza 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 Khiza still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khiza 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 Khiza 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 called Khiza?
You can see how many Americans are named Khiza on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.