Khizr Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KHEE-zur //ˈkɪzər//
Origin: Arabic; Persian
Meaning: Arabic: The Green One; Persian: A name associated with a legendary figure
Historical & Cultural Background
Khizr is a name of significant importance in Islamic tradition, often associated with a wise and mystical figure known for his knowledge and guidance. In some cultures, Khizr is linked to the concept of eternal life and is considered a protector of travelers.
The name is also connected to the Quran, where Khizr is mentioned as a figure who possesses divine wisdom.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Khizr was first seen in the United States in 2020.
Khizr has ranked as high as #1351 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Khizr has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Khizr is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Khizr was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Khizr
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Khizr.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |