boy's name
Khawaja
khuh-WAH-juh
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 86
Khawaja is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1998, when 7 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 105,396 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Khawaja Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Khawaja?
In 2025, Khawaja was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Khawaja Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Khawaja
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Khawaja Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Khawaja over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Khawaja
- Pronunciation khuh-WAH-juh
Sibling Names for Khawaja
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Khawaja — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Khawaja
How popular is the name Khawaja?
In 2025, Khawaja was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Khawaja a girl's or a boy's name?
Khawaja is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Khawaja?
Khawaja has 3 syllables.
When was Khawaja most popular?
Khawaja peaked in 1998, when 7 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Khawaja a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Khawaja currently ranks #4,053 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.