UK boy's name
Khizer
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "green", derived from the word "Khizr".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Khizer is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Khizer popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 9 births.
This profile covers 117 England and Wales registrations across 23 recorded years from 1996 to 2022. 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 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 116 living people in the UK are called Khizer. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Khizer ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 9 boys were registered as Khizer.
- • About 116 living people in the UK are estimated to have Khizer as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
9 births
Estimated living
116
2026
Meaning
What does Khizer mean?
The name Khizer has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "khidr," which means "green" or "verdant." This name has been in use for centuries in various parts of the Middle East and Central Asia.
The earliest recorded reference to the name Khizer can be found in Islamic literature, particularly in the Qur'an and Hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad). In these texts, Khizer is mentioned as a wise and knowledgeable figure, often associated with the concept of eternal life and spiritual guidance.
One of the most notable historical figures to bear the name Khizer was Khizer Khan (1605-1675), a Mughal noble and military commander who served under the emperors Jahangir and Shah Jahan. He played a significant role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire and is known for his military campaigns in the Deccan region of India.
Another prominent individual with the name Khizer was Khizer Mirza (1460-1495), a prince of the Timurid Empire and the son of Sultan Husayn Bayqara. He was a distinguished poet and patron of the arts, and his works have been celebrated for their literary merit.
In the 19th century, Khizer Ali Jinnah (1836-1901), the father of Muhammad Ali Jinnah (the founder of Pakistan), bore this name. Khizer Ali Jinnah was a prominent merchant and philanthropist in Karachi and played a crucial role in the development of the city.
Another notable figure was Khizer Hayat Khan Tiwana (1900-1975), a prominent politician and landlord from Punjab, British India. He served as the Prime Minister of the Punjab province in pre-partition India and was instrumental in the negotiations leading to the creation of Pakistan.
Khizer Humayun Rizvi (1966-present), a Pakistani cricketer who played for the national team in the 1990s, is another individual who carried the name Khizer. He was a right-arm fast bowler and represented Pakistan in both Test and One Day International cricket.
While the name Khizer has its roots in the Arabic language, it has been widely adopted and used across various cultures and regions, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East. The name continues to hold significance and is still in use today, carrying with it a rich historical and cultural heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Khizer over time
The chart below shows babies named Khizer registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Khizer, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Khizer by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Khizer 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 | #4789 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3589 | 34 | 7 |
| 2000s | #2652 | 57 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2252 | 20 | 4 |
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FAQ
Khizer: questions and answers
How popular is the name Khizer in the UK right now?
In 2022, Khizer was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Khizer most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 9 babies registered as Khizer in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Khizer?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "green", derived from the word "Khizr".
How many people are called Khizer in the UK?
A total of 117 babies have been registered as Khizer across the 23 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.