UK boy's name
Khian
An Arabic name meaning strength or strong one.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Khian is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Khian popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4608, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 12 births.
This profile covers 88 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 2000 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 25% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 87 living people in the UK are called Khian. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Khian ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 12 boys were registered as Khian.
- • About 87 living people in the UK are estimated to have Khian as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4608
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
12 births
Estimated living
87
2026
Meaning
What does Khian mean?
The name Khian originated from the ancient Egyptian language and culture, dating back to around the 16th century BC. It is derived from the Egyptian word "khian," which means "traveler" or "wanderer."
In ancient Egyptian texts, the name Khian is mentioned as the name of a pharaoh who ruled during the Second Intermediate Period. Pharaoh Khian was a ruler of the 16th Dynasty, and his reign is estimated to have been around 1650-1649 BC. He is known for his military campaigns and for establishing control over parts of Lower Egypt.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Khian can be found in the Turin King List, an ancient Egyptian papyrus that lists the names and reign lengths of Egyptian kings. The name is also mentioned in various inscriptions and monuments from the Second Intermediate Period.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Khian. One such individual was Khian of Thebes, an ancient Egyptian sculptor who lived during the 18th Dynasty (c. 1550-1292 BC). He is known for his exceptional craftsmanship and his contributions to the art of ancient Egypt.
Another famous bearer of the name Khian was Khian the Admiral, a naval commander who lived during the reign of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (c. 1390-1352 BC). He is credited with leading successful maritime expeditions to the land of Punt, which was an important trading partner of ancient Egypt.
In the 20th century, Khian Qayum (1917-2004) was a notable Pakistani artist and calligrapher. He was widely acclaimed for his contributions to the art of Islamic calligraphy and for his efforts in preserving and promoting this traditional art form.
Khian Nordin (born 1982) is a Malaysian professional football player who has represented his country in international competitions and played for various clubs in Malaysia and Thailand.
Khian Mahmoud (born 1983) is an Egyptian actor and producer who has appeared in numerous television series and films in Egypt and the Middle East region. He is known for his versatility in portraying diverse characters and his dedication to his craft.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Khian over time
The chart below shows babies named Khian registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Khian, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Khian by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Khian was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4608 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3437 | 51 | 9 |
| 2000s | #3216 | 34 | 8 |
Related
Names similar to Khian
- Kieran 30,429
- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Khian: questions and answers
How popular is the name Khian in the UK right now?
In 2020, Khian was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Khian most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 12 babies registered as Khian in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Khian?
An Arabic name meaning strength or strong one.
How many people are called Khian in the UK?
A total of 88 babies have been registered as Khian across the 18 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.