Boy · #4,619 in 2026

Khaos

In the context of religious cosmogony, Chaos refers to the division of reality outside or in contrast to the ordered cosmos. As such it refers to a state, place, or time beyond the known, familiar, and reliable world, often said to be inhabited by strange, ominous, or demonic beings.

Current Rank
#4,619
Peak Rank
#3,876 (2022)
Total Babies
214
5-Yr Trend
+47%
2021
First Year
2021
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#13458
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Khaos

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

In the context of religious cosmogony, Chaos refers to the division of reality outside or in contrast to the ordered cosmos. As such it refers to a state, place, or time beyond the known, familiar, and reliable world, often said to be inhabited by strange, ominous, or demonic beings.

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Etymology
Greek kháos ( χάος ) means ' emptiness , vast void, chasm , abyss ', related to the verbs kháskō ( χάσκω ) and khaínō ( χαίνω ) 'gape, be wide open', from Proto-Indo-European * ǵʰeh₂n- , cognate to Old English geanian , 'to gape', whence English yawn . It may also mean space, the expanse of air, the nether abyss, or infinite darkness . Pherecydes of Syros (fl. 6th century BC) interprets chaos as water, like something formless that can be differentiated.

The Story of Khaos

Khaos first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2008, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 28 Khaoss were born — ranking #3,876 that year. As of 2026, Khaos ranks #4,619 for baby boys with 22 births, rising sharply (+47% over the past five years). In total, more than 214 Khaoss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Khaos

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

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  • Khios
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  • Calves
  • Cavs
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Khaos

What does the name Khaos mean?
In the context of religious cosmogony, Chaos refers to the division of reality outside or in contrast to the ordered cosmos. As such it refers to a state, place, or time beyond the known, familiar, and reliable world, often said to be inhabited by strange, ominous, or demonic beings.
How popular is Khaos in 2026?
In 2026, Khaos ranks #4,619 among boys' names in the U.S., with 22 babies given the name that year.
When was Khaos most popular?
Khaos reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #3,876 that year with 28 babies given the name.
Is Khaos a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Khaos is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Khaos?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Khaos include Mako, Neeko, Xen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Khaos

Khaos is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 214 births in the dataset. Khaos's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #3,876. Use the chart and map above to compare Khaos'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.