Khodee
A masculine Persian name derived from Khoda meaning "lord, God".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Khodee. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Khodee today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khodee births was 2012 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khodee. 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 Khodee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
2012
8 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#9,334
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Khodee: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Khodee 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 Khodee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Geography
Where Khodees live
Origin
Meaning and history of Khodee
The name Khodee is believed to have originated from the ancient Persian language, with roots dating back to the Achaemenid Empire of Persia, which existed from around 550 BCE to 330 BCE. The name is thought to be derived from the Old Persian word "Khoda," which means "God" or "divine."
While the exact origins of the name Khodee are uncertain, it is believed to have been used as a name bestowed upon individuals who were considered to have a divine or spiritual connection. In ancient Persian mythology and religious texts, there are references to individuals with similar names, such as Khodadad, which means "given by God."
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Khodee can be found in a collection of ancient Persian poems and literature from the 10th century CE. In these texts, there are references to a poet and scholar named Khodee al-Isfahani, who was born in the city of Isfahan, located in present-day Iran.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Khodee. One such individual was Khodee Khan, a powerful military commander and nobleman who lived during the 16th century in the Mughal Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning modern-day India, Pakistan, and parts of Afghanistan.
Another notable figure was Khodee Beg, a prominent Persian architect and engineer who lived during the 17th century. He is renowned for his contributions to the design and construction of numerous architectural marvels, including the iconic Imam Mosque in Isfahan.
In the realm of literature, Khodee Sabri was a celebrated Persian poet who lived during the 18th century. His works, which often focused on themes of love, spirituality, and the human experience, have been widely celebrated and studied by scholars and literary enthusiasts alike.
Additionally, Khodee Mirza was a prominent political figure and diplomat who served as the ambassador of Persia to the court of Tsar Nicholas I of Russia in the 19th century. His diplomatic efforts played a significant role in shaping the relations between Persia and Russia during that period.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Khodee, a name that has carried a sense of divine connection and spiritual significance from its ancient Persian roots.
People
Khodee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khodee 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
Khodee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khodee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khodee 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Khodee a common name?
We classify Khodee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khodee most popular?
The single biggest year for Khodee was 2012, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khodee is about 14 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 Khodee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khodee a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khodee 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 Khodee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khodee 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 Khodee 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 Khodee?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.