Khilan
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 84 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Khilan is a two-syllable boy's name with a clean, contemporary sound — among the most common endings in modern American names. With only 84 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
In the most recent SSA release, Khilan ranks #11672 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Khilan is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'nail' or 'pin' in Sanskrit — a simple, direct name used in India with an understated, grounded quality.
Khilan is used primarily in Gujarati-speaking communities in India. While its literal meaning is functional, names drawn from everyday objects have a long tradition across South Asian naming cultures, valued for their earthiness and simplicity.
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Khilan is cataloged under the Sanskrit naming tradition. Names from the Sanskrit tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Khilan has been recorded as a boy's name since 2009, with 84 total births. Browse the Sanskrit names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Khilan has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2009.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 28 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 51 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 5 | — |
The Story of Khilan
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2019, Khilan is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Khilan are most likely born between 2009 and 2024.
How rare is Khilan?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Khilan — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2009, peaked in the 2010s with 51 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Khilan by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 2009–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #11672 |
| 2023 | 5 | #13275 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9451 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8537 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7951 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10250 |
| 2017 | 7 | #10279 |
| 2016 | 5 | #13305 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11461 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13146 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11517 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13428 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13567 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2009–2024