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Khan Pronunciation

Khan is pronounced KAHN /ˈkɑn/Medium

Meaning: From a Central Asian title — Khan, 'a ruler; a sovereign; a lord/leader' (as borne by Genghis Khan); a title-name; we note the titleLow

In 30 seconds: A ruler; a leader; a lord: Khan is a Turkic title. Crisp, strong, and warm (said 'KAHN').

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Origin LowTurkic, Mongolian

MeaningFrom a Central Asian title — Khan, 'a ruler; a sovereign; a lord/leader' (as borne by Genghis Khan); a title-name; we note the title

U.S. rank (2024)#7035 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 431

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Khan comes from a Central Asian title — Khan, 'a ruler; a sovereign; a lord/leader' (as borne by Genghis Khan); it is also a very common South Asian Muslim surname (we note the title). A crisp, strong name (said 'KAHN').

In the U.S. it appears as a first name and surname. Rare as a first name, a-ruler-and-a-lord at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Khan means 'a ruler; a sovereign; a lord/leader' — a Central Asian title borne by Genghis Khan and his successors, and a common South Asian surname — a crisp, strong title-name (we note the title; said 'KAHN').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Khan — title noted

Variations

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Themes & Styles

Uncertain Title-name Turkic Mongolian

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Khan?

Khan is pronounced KAHN (/ˈkɑn/). Press play above to hear Khan said aloud.

How do you say Khan?

Khan is said KAHN (/ˈkɑn/). Press play above to hear Khan said aloud.

What does the name Khan mean?

Khan is a Central Asian title — 'a ruler; a sovereign; a lord' (as borne by Genghis Khan). We note the title.

Is Khan a boy or girl name?

Khan is a boy's name.

How popular is Khan?

Khan is a rare first name in the U.S.