Khaza
6% girls · 94% boys
About Khaza
Khaza got a big boost when rapper Kevin Gates chose it for his son in 2014, and an even bigger boost with the release of his 2022 album of the same name. Gates' influence led to Khaza being one of the fastest-rising names of 2022, jumping 391 spots. It continued to climb in 2023, albeit more slowly, when it was given to more than 300 boys in the US.
Khaza for boys#1199 US
The name comes from the Arabic element kinz meaning "treasure", an appealing epithet for a child.
Khaza for girls#9789 US
One of the fastest-rising boy names on 2022 thanks to the release of rapper Kevin Gates' album "Khaza" — named after his son of the same name — that year. Khaza was given to a handful of baby girls as well — nearly 30 in 2023.
The name is of Arabic origin and means "treasure", an appealing meaning for a child.
Pronounced KAH-zuh.
As of October 2026, Khaza ranked #1199 for boys and #9789 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #801 for boys in 2023 and #4807 for girls in 2023, Nameberry popularity #717 for boys.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #3,332 | 34 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #1,910 | 77 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #1,989 | 72 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #1,579 | 106 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #1,256 | 150 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #1,037 | 196 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #1,232 | 156 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #834 | 293 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #801 | 308 | #4,807 | 28 |
| 2024 | #965 | 233 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #1,199 | 169 | — | 0 |
World rankings
Khaza for boys
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