The baby name Khaan is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /kɑːn/ (kahn).
Khaan is Mongolian in Origin.
The baby name Khaan is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /kɑːn/ (kahn).
Khaan is Mongolian in Origin.
Khaan is a modern given-name spelling of the Mongolian and Turkic title Khan, reflecting the Mongolian хаан (khaan), "king/sovereign." As a historical rank, it denoted a ruler among steppe polities and spread across Central and South Asia. The double a signals the long vowel in Mongolian and appears in forms like Chinggis Khaan. While traditionally a title or clan surname, Khaan is now also used as a first name in South Asian, Central Asian, and diaspora communities.
Meaning centers on authority: "ruler," "leader," or "king." Variants and related forms include Khan, Kaan (Turkish), Hakan (from Khagan), Khagan (supreme khan), and Han; Xan is a transliteration seen in some languages. Usage as a surname is widespread among Pashto, Urdu, and Persian speakers, and the given name is typically masculine. The name carries connotations of strength, command, and lineage.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| BD | 0 | #241 | 1 | 5,992 | |
| AF | Boys | 0 | #274 | 1 | 3,535 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| BH | 0 | #585 | 3 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #604 | 2 | 10,045 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #698 | 10 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #759 | 11 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #911 | 8 | 17,948 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #923 | 13 | 25,931 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 7 | 16,750 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,075 | 18 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,195 | 5 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,251 | 4 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,531 | 84 | 28,008 |
Khaan is popular in 21 countries — most recent births per country:
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