Ikhlas
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "sincerity" or "purity".
Name Census estimates that about 310 living Americans carry the first name Ikhlas. It is a predominantly female name (95.2% of registrations). The average person named Ikhlas today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ikhlas births was 2020 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ikhlas. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Ikhlas with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
310
~ 1 in 1,105,659 Americans
Peak year
2020
33 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,462
Tracked since 2006
Census
Ikhlas in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 530 people with the first name Ikhlas, which placed it at #19,787 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#19,787
National first-name rank
People counted
530
530 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
50.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ikhlas
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ikhlas is White at 50.4%. The next largest groups are Black (40.2%) and Two or More Races (4.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Ikhlas described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Ikhlas at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White50.4% · 267
- Black or African American40.2% · 213
- Two or more races4.2% · 22
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.0% · 21
- Hispanic or Latino1.1% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 1
Gender
Gender distribution for Ikhlas
Ikhlas leans heavily female at 95.2% of total registrations, but 15 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Ikhlas as a male name
- Ranked #7,940 in 2024
- 10 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (10 births)
Ikhlas as a female name
- Ranked #6,462 in 2024
- 18 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2020 (28 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Ikhlas leans strongly female. 489 people counted with this name were female (92.6%), compared with 39 male bearers (7.4%).
Popularity
Ikhlas: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ikhlas from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 173 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Ikhlas remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ikhlas 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 Ikhlas during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ikhlas' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ikhlas
The name Ikhlas has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "ikhlas," which means sincerity, purity, or devotion. It is a name with deep religious and cultural significance in the Islamic tradition.
According to Islamic teachings, the concept of ikhlas is closely tied to the principle of monotheism and the belief in the oneness of God. It emphasizes the importance of having a sincere and pure intention in one's actions, thoughts, and worship.
The name Ikhlas is mentioned in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam, in the 112th chapter, also known as the "Surah Al-Ikhlas." This chapter, which consists of just four verses, is considered one of the most significant and widely recited chapters of the Quran.
Historically, the name Ikhlas has been borne by several notable figures in the Islamic world, including scholars, poets, and religious leaders. One of the earliest recorded examples is Ikhlas al-Khidr, a renowned Sufi mystic and philosopher who lived in the 12th century and was known for his spiritual teachings and wisdom.
Another notable individual with the name Ikhlas was Ikhlas Amin, an Egyptian writer and journalist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a prominent figure in the literary and cultural circles of his time and is remembered for his contributions to the Arabic literary renaissance.
In the field of Islamic scholarship, Ikhlas Muhammad al-Husayni was a renowned scholar and jurist who lived in the 18th century. He was widely respected for his extensive knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and his dedication to preserving and transmitting Islamic teachings.
Moving forward in time, Ikhlas Ahmed Khan was a Pakistani diplomat and statesman who served as the country's Foreign Minister from 1977 to 1978. He played a significant role in shaping Pakistan's foreign policy during a critical period in its history.
Finally, Ikhlas Abdulhafiz was an Iraqi poet and writer who lived in the 20th century. His works, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and social commentary, earned him widespread recognition and acclaim in the Arab literary world.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Ikhlas throughout history, reflecting the rich cultural and religious heritage associated with this name.
People
Ikhlas + last name combinations
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FAQ
Ikhlas: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ikhlas?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 310 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ikhlas 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 1,105,659 US residents.
Is Ikhlas a common name?
We classify Ikhlas as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 312 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ikhlas most popular?
The single biggest year for Ikhlas was 2020, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ikhlas is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Ikhlas in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 530 people with the name Ikhlas, or 0.18 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #19,787 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Ikhlas in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Ikhlas?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Ikhlas leans strongly female. 489 people counted with this name were female (92.6%), compared with 39 male bearers (7.4%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Ikhlas?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ikhlas is White at 50.4%. The next largest groups are Black (40.2%) and Two or More Races (4.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Ikhlas most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Ikhlas in the 2020 Census, accounting for 50.4% (267 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Ikhlas in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ikhlas a female name?
Yes, 95.2% of people registered as Ikhlas in the SSA data are female. 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 Ikhlas still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ikhlas 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 Ikhlas 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.
How many people have Ikhlas as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.