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Khilan

♂ Boy

Pronounced kih-LAHN /kɪˈlɑːn/Medium

Meaning: Khilan reads as a modern given name; it is also used in India, where readings vary. As used it carries no single settled meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern name: Khilan is also used in India, with varied readings (said 'kih-LAHN'). Its routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican, Indian
MeaningKhilan reads as a modern given name; it is also used in India, where readings vary. As used it carries no single settled meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#11672 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 84

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920092024

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

Khilan reads as a modern given name that is also used in India, where readings vary. It carries no single settled meaning, and its routes are uncertain, which we note. A brisk two-beat pick (said 'kih-LAHN').

It appears only very rarely in the U.S. Rare, modern, and cross-cultural.

Did you know? Khilan turns up as a given name in India as well as a modern coinage; the readings vary, and its routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'kih-LAHN').
Overall data confidence 30%
References - Khilan — modern/Indian-use name; routes uncertain

Variations

KhillanKilan

Nicknames

Khil

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khilan mean?

Khilan is a modern name also used in India, with varied readings; its routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Khilan?

It's said kih-LAHN /kɪˈlɑːn/ - two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Khilan a boy or girl name?

Khilan is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Khilan?

Khilan is a very rare name in the U.S.

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