What origin is the name Khaan?

Khaan comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Khaan a popular name?

Khaan is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Khaan?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Khaan — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Khaan

Q: Is Khaan a rare name?

Yes. Khaan does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Khaan

Khaan

Boy

african

1 syllable

Khaan is an african boy's name meaning "An African and Central Asian male name derived from Khan, meaning pathan leader or ruler. It denotes status and leadership.".

With african roots, Khaan is a boy name that means "An African and Central Asian male name derived from Khan, meaning pathan leader or ruler. It denotes status and leadership.". It has 1 syllable.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An African and Central Asian male name derived from Khan, meaning pathan leader or ruler. It denotes status and leadership.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Khaan

Very rare in US records

What does Khaan mean?

Khaan is a boy name of african origin meaning "An African and Central Asian male name derived from Khan, meaning pathan leader or ruler. It denotes status and leadership.".

Is Khaan a rare name?

Yes. Khaan does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Khaan

Amara Zuri Imani Nia Nala Ayana

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Khaan means "An African and Central Asian male name derived from Khan, meaning pathan leader or ruler. It denotes status and leadership." — these names share that spirit.