Khan
k-han
US Popularity:9789
Origin:Turkish
Meaning:Prince, king, ruler, sovereign
Thanks to this ancient name, baby is sure to be a force to be reckoned with. Khan, which is more popular as a last name, is a Turkish boy's name meaning "prince," “king,” “ruler,” and “sovereign,” so get ready to give your child the royal treatment. Khan shares roots with khaqan and was originally a historic title given to military chiefs and rulers. It's perfect if you see baby being a natural-born leader. This name's popularity is due in no small part to Genghis Khan's conquests across Asia, lending Mongolian as an origin, but other famous bearers include The Jungle Book's Shere Khan, as well as funk and disco icon Chaka Khan.
Famous People Named Khan
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Aamir KhanDirector
How Popular Is The Name Khan?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Khan is currently #3911 on The Bump
Boy:Khan is currently #2180 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Khan is currently #9789 in U.S. births
Boy:Khan is currently #4651 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#4651
in 2023
+ 129
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Khan, November 2020
WordSense Dictionary, Khan
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 450
WordSense Dictionary, хаан (Mongolian)
Online Etymology Dictionary, khan (n.), September 2017
Britannica, Chaka Khan, American singer, April 2024
IMDb, The Jungle Book
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