Khaza
A name of Arabic origin meaning "treasure" or "wealth".
Name Census estimates that about 1,773 living Americans carry the first name Khaza. It is a predominantly male name (91.4% of registrations). The average person named Khaza today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khaza births was 2023 (336 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khaza. 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
- • Khaza is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 5 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.8K
~ 1 in 193,319 Americans
Peak year
2023
336 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#965
Tracked since 2014
Gender
Gender distribution for Khaza
Khaza leans heavily male at 91.4% of total registrations, but 153 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Khaza as a male name
- Ranked #965 in 2024
- 233 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (308 births)
Khaza as a female name
- Ranked #6,501 in 2024
- 18 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (28 births)
Popularity
Khaza: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Khaza 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 1,294 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
Khaza 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 Khaza during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Khazas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 23 states and territories. Texas, Louisiana, Georgia recorded the most babies named Khaza, while Wisconsin, Ohio, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 56 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Khaza
The name Khaza is believed to have originated from the ancient Semitic languages of the Middle East, specifically the Arabic and Hebrew tongues. Its roots can be traced back to the early centuries of the Common Era, when Semitic cultures flourished across the region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Khaza can be found in the ancient Arabic texts of the 7th century CE. It is thought to have derived from the Arabic word "khazana," which means "treasure" or "riches." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were considered precious or valuable within their communities.
In the centuries that followed, the name Khaza gained prominence throughout the Islamic world, appearing in various historical records and manuscripts. One notable figure bearing this name was Khaza al-Baghdadi, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 9th century CE. His influential works on jurisprudence and theology contributed greatly to the intellectual discourse of his time.
Another prominent individual with the name Khaza was Khaza ibn Yazid al-Shaybani, a 9th-century Arab general and military commander who played a significant role in the expansion of the Abbasid Caliphate. His exploits were chronicled in various historical accounts, solidifying his place in the annals of Islamic history.
In the realm of literature, the name Khaza gained further recognition through the works of the celebrated Persian poet Ferdowsi. His epic masterpiece, the Shahnameh, featured a character named Khaza, a warrior and hero who embodied the virtues of bravery and loyalty.
Beyond the Islamic world, the name Khaza also found its way into ancient Hebrew texts and records. One notable figure was Khaza ben Yair, a Jewish scholar and sage who lived in the 2nd century CE. He is mentioned in the Mishnah, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism, and is renowned for his wisdom and teachings.
While the name Khaza may have ancient roots, it has endured throughout the centuries, carried forward by individuals who have left their mark on various cultures and civilizations. From scholars and poets to military leaders and sages, the name Khaza has been a thread woven into the tapestry of human history, reflecting the diverse richness of our shared heritage.
People
Khaza + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khaza 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
Khaza: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khaza?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,773 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khaza 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 193,319 US residents.
Is Khaza a common name?
We classify Khaza as "Rare". It ranks above 93.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,785 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khaza most popular?
The single biggest year for Khaza was 2023, when 336 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khaza 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 Khaza in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khaza a male name?
Yes, 91.4% of people registered as Khaza 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 Khaza still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khaza 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 Khaza 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 Americans are named Khaza?
See how many Americans are named Khaza on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.