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Khristian

♂ Boy

Pronounced khrih-stih-AN /xrʲɪ.sʲtʲɪ.ˈan/Medium

Meaning: Variant of Christian: 'a Christian, follower of Christ.'Medium

In 30 seconds: Khristian is a respelled form of Christian, meaning 'a Christian, a follower of Christ.' The Kh- opening updates the look while keeping the original sense.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningVariant of Christian: 'a Christian, follower of Christ.'
U.S. rank (2025)#2862 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births44 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,801

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319682025

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

This name is a variant of Christian, which means a follower of Christ. Swapping the Ch- for Kh- changes only the spelling, not the meaning, which stays rooted in the same Christian tradition. It reads as a modern stylistic take on a long-established name.

The Kh- start gives it a distinctive look on the page while the name still sounds exactly like Christian when spoken.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Khristian is 'a Christian', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Khristian — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Khristian — meaning/etymology

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khristian mean?

Khristian is usually explained as meaning 'a Christian' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Khristian?

It's commonly said khrih-stih-AN /xrʲɪ.sʲtʲɪ.ˈan/.

Is Khristian a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Khristian is used as a boy name.

How popular is Khristian?

In 2024, Khristian ranked #2577 in the U.S. for boys, with 52 births recorded.

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