Will my child share the name Khizar with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 20 UK babies named Khizar per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Khizar in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Khizar becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Khizar is declining: down 129 places since 2020, to #1,359 in 2025. It peaked at #1,078 in 2021.

Is Khizar a good choice for a distinctive name?

Khizar is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Khizar?

Notable people named Khizar include: Khizar Humayun Ansari, Khizar Hayat and Nawaz Khizar.

Is Khizar a popular baby name in the United States?

Khizar does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1359

Khizar

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Khizar is a distinctive choice, ranked #1359 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Khizar in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#1359

About the Name Khizar

Khizar has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 528 places in five years. It was most popular in 2021 at #1078 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Khizar is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Khizar in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Khizar

Khizar Humayun Ansari — Khizar Humayun Ansari OBE is a British academic who was awarded an OBE in 2002 for his work in the field of race and ethnic relations.
Khizar Hayat — Khizar Hayat Durrani is a Pakistani-born Malaysian cricketer.
Nawaz Khizar — Nawaz Khizar Bajwa is a Pakistani former field hockey player who represented the country internationally.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.