boy's name
Khizr
KHIZ-er
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 59
Khizr is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2016, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 175,654 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2004.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Khizr Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 19 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 21 |
How Popular Is Khizr?
In 2025, Khizr was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Khizr 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 Khizr
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Khizr Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Khizr over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Khizr
- Pronunciation KHIZ-er
Sibling Names for Khizr
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Khizr — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Khizr
How popular is the name Khizr?
In 2025, Khizr was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Khizr a girl's or a boy's name?
Khizr is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Khizr?
Khizr has 2 syllables.
When was Khizr most popular?
Khizr peaked in 2016, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Khizr a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Khizr currently ranks #6,481 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.