Khyzer
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "green garden" or "vegetation".
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the first name Khyzer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Khyzer today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khyzer births was 2024 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khyzer. 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.
People living today
120
~ 1 in 2,856,286 Americans
Peak year
2024
28 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,926
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Khyzer: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Khyzer from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 91 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
Khyzer 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 Khyzer during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Khyzers live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia recorded the most babies named Khyzer, while Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Khyzer
The name Khyzer has its origins in the Persian language and culture. It is derived from the Persian word "khezr," which means "green" or "verdant." The name is associated with the Islamic figure known as Khidr or Khizr, who is believed to be a spiritual guide and a prophet in various Islamic traditions.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Khyzer can be traced back to the medieval period in the Persian-speaking regions of the Middle East and Central Asia. It was a popular name among Muslims during this time, as it held spiritual and religious significance.
In Persian mythology, Khidr is often depicted as an immortal figure who possesses divine wisdom and knowledge. He is mentioned in various Islamic texts, including the Quran and Hadith, where he is portrayed as a guide and teacher to the prophets.
One of the earliest and most famous individuals to bear the name Khyzer was Khyzer Khan (1619-1694), a prominent military leader and governor during the Mughal Empire in India. He served under the Mughal emperors Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb and played a crucial role in the expansion of the empire.
Another notable figure with the name Khyzer was Khyzer Mirza (1456-1495), a prince of the Timurid Empire in Central Asia. He was the son of Sultan Husayn Bayqara and played an important role in the political and cultural affairs of the region.
In the 19th century, Khyzer Ali Khan (1837-1888) was a prominent nobleman and politician in British India. He served as the Nawab of Rampur and was known for his progressive reforms and contributions to education and infrastructure development in his state.
Khyzer Tash (1855-1933) was a renowned Uzbek poet and writer from the Khanate of Khiva (now part of Uzbekistan). His works were influential in the literary and cultural renaissance of Central Asia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Khyzer Nizam (1892-1970) was an Indian Muslim scholar and philosopher from Hyderabad. He was a prolific writer and made significant contributions to the fields of Islamic philosophy, mysticism, and Sufism.
The name Khyzer has continued to be used by Muslims around the world, particularly in regions with Persian cultural influence or historical ties to the Mughal Empire and Central Asian kingdoms. While its popularity may have fluctuated over time, it remains a meaningful and significant name within the Islamic tradition.
People
Khyzer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khyzer 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
Khyzer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khyzer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 120 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khyzer 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 2,856,286 US residents.
Is Khyzer a common name?
We classify Khyzer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 121 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khyzer most popular?
The single biggest year for Khyzer was 2024, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khyzer is about 5 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 Khyzer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khyzer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khyzer 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 Khyzer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khyzer 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 Khyzer 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 Khyzer?
See how many people have the name Khyzer on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.