Khody
A diminutive derived from the Persian name Khudadad, meaning "given by God".
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Khody. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Khody today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khody births was 2018 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khody. 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 Khody. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
2018
9 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#8,526
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Khody: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Khody 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 Khody 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 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Khody
The name Khody is believed to have its origins in the Persian language, with roots tracing back to the ancient Iranian civilization. It is thought to derive from the Persian word "khoda," which means "lord" or "master." This connection suggests that the name may have held religious or spiritual significance in its early use.
In the early centuries of the Islamic era, the name Khody can be found in historical records and texts from the region that is now modern-day Iran and surrounding areas. Some scholars believe it may have been used as a title or honorific for religious leaders or prominent figures in the community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Khody can be found in the writings of the 9th-century Persian poet and scholar, Abul-Hasan Ali ibn Isma'il al-Ashari. He mentions a person with the name Khody in his philosophical works, though details about this individual are scarce.
Throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period, the name Khody continued to appear in various Persian and Arabic texts, often associated with individuals of significant influence or authority. However, specific details about the lives and accomplishments of these historical figures are limited.
In the 13th century, a renowned Persian philosopher and physician named Khody Azad al-Din al-Iji was born in the city of Ij, located in present-day Iran. He made significant contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics, and his works were widely studied in the Islamic world.
Another notable figure bearing the name Khody was Khody Beg, a 16th-century Uzbek ruler who governed parts of Central Asia. He played a crucial role in the political dynamics of the region during his reign.
During the 17th century, a Persian scholar and poet named Khody Mirza Qazvini gained recognition for his literary works, including a collection of poems and a historical chronicle of the Safavid dynasty.
In the 19th century, Khody Muhammad Khan was a prominent Afghan statesman and military leader who served as the governor of Kandahar Province and played a significant role in the region's political affairs.
While these historical examples provide insight into the name's use and significance in various contexts, it's important to note that records from ancient and medieval times can be incomplete or subject to interpretation, leaving room for further exploration and discovery.
People
Khody + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khody 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
Khody: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khody?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khody 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 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Khody a common name?
We classify Khody as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 9 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khody most popular?
The single biggest year for Khody was 2018, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khody is about 8 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 Khody in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khody a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khody 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 Khody still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khody 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 Khody 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 Khody?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Khody, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.