Boy · #5,878 in 2026

Alikhan

Name: Popularity of the name Alikhan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Alikhan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,878

Peak Rank

#5,878 (2024)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+28%

2002

First Year

2024

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#5878

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Alikhan

Alikhan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2002, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 15 Alikhans were born — ranking #5,878 that year. As of 2026, Alikhan ranks #5,878 for baby boys with 15 births, rising sharply (+28% over the past five years). In total, more than 61 Alikhans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Alikhan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Alikhan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Alishan
Election
Oleson
Arlequin
Flicken
Glickman
Slicken
Flexion
Flection
Fluxion
Ockham
Allegan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Alikhan

What does the name Alikhan mean?

Alikhan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Alikhan in 2026?

In 2026, Alikhan ranks #5,878 among boys' names in the U.S., with 15 babies given the name that year.

When was Alikhan most popular?

Alikhan reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #5,878 that year with 15 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Alikhan most popular?

Alikhan has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Alikhan.

Is Alikhan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Alikhan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Alikhan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Alikhan include Calhoun, Lolan, Scotland. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Alikhan

Alikhan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 61 births in the dataset. Alikhan's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #5,878. Use the chart and map above to compare Alikhan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.