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Ikhlas

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Pronounced ikh-LAHS /ɪxˈlɑs/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic ikhlas, 'sincerity; purity of faith; loyalty, devotion' (also the title of a chapter of the Quran)Medium

In 30 seconds: Sincerity; purity of faith: Ikhlas is Arabic for 'sincerity; devotion'. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'ikh-LAHS').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic ikhlas, 'sincerity; purity of faith; loyalty, devotion' (also the title of a chapter of the Quran)
U.S. rank (2025)#6947 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 313

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020062025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ikhlas comes from Arabic ikhlas, 'sincerity; purity of faith; loyalty, devotion' (from the root kh-l-s, 'to be pure'). It is also the title of a beloved short chapter (surah) of the Quran, which we note honestly. A lyrical, devout name (the 'kh' is a throaty sound; said 'ikh-LAHS').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, sincerity-and-purity-of-faith at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Ikhlas means 'sincerity; purity of faith; loyalty, devotion' in Arabic — and is the title of a short chapter of the Quran — a lyrical, devout name (we note the sacred reference; said 'ikh-LAHS').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Ikhlas — Arabic etymology; sacred reference noted

Variations

IkhlaasIklas

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ikhlas mean?

Ikhlas is Arabic for 'sincerity; purity of faith; devotion'. It is also a chapter of the Quran, which we note.

How do you pronounce Ikhlas?

It's said ikh-LAHS /ɪxˈlɑs/ — two syllables, stress on the second (the 'kh' is throaty).

Is Ikhlas a boy or girl name?

Ikhlas is most often a girl's name.

How popular is Ikhlas?

Ikhlas is a rare name in the U.S.

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