Unisex · #849 in 2026

Khaza

Khaza is the third studio album by American rapper Kevin Gates. It was released on June 17, 2022, via Atlantic Records and Bread Winners' Alumni. The album includes only one feature, Juicy J, however, it includes additional vocals from Gucci Mane. The album debuted and peaked at number eight on the US Billboard 200, moving 40,000 units in its first week.

Current Rank
#849
Peak Rank
#801 (2023)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
+106%
👧 Girl peak #4,738 (195 total)
👦 Boy peak #801 (2K total)
👦As Boy Name
2014
First Year
2026
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#801
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
13
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2016
First Year
2026
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#4738
Peak Rank
195
Total Count
11
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Khaza

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

Khaza is the third studio album by American rapper Kevin Gates. It was released on June 17, 2022, via Atlantic Records and Bread Winners' Alumni. The album includes only one feature, Juicy J, however, it includes additional vocals from Gucci Mane. The album debuted and peaked at number eight on the US Billboard 200, moving 40,000 units in its first week.

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Origin & history
On January 28, 2022, via Instagram, Gates reported the culmination of Khaza while also previewing and teasing an unreleased R&B album. Weeks later, on February 23, 2022, Gates indicated that he would tease the release date to the best comment on his Instagram post; nevertheless, it was never officially revealed. On May 16, 2022, Gates announced the Big Lyfe Tour, which will commence on August 18, 2022, in Dallas , Texas , and will conclude on October 14, 2022, in Pensacola, Florida . On the same day, while promoting his single, "Bad for Me", Gates announced the album, its release date, and its

The Story of Khaza

As a girl name

Khaza first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2016, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 28 Khazas were born — ranking #4,738 that year. As of 2026, Khaza ranks #5,793 for girls with 21 births, rising sharply (+30% over the past five years). In total, more than 195 Khazas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Khaza first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2014, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 308 Khazas were born — ranking #801 that year. As of 2026, Khaza ranks #849 for boys with 289 births, rising sharply (+106% over the past five years). In total, more than 2K Khazas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Khaza

Phonetically similar names — useful when Khaza 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Khaza

What does the name Khaza mean?
Khaza is the third studio album by American rapper Kevin Gates. It was released on June 17, 2022, via Atlantic Records and Bread Winners' Alumni. The album includes only one feature, Juicy J, however, it includes additional vocals from Gucci Mane. The album debuted and peaked at number eight on the US Billboard 200, moving 40,000 units in its first week.
How popular is Khaza in 2026?
In 2026, Khaza ranks #849 among boys' names in the U.S., with 289 babies given the name that year.
When was Khaza most popular?
Khaza reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #801 that year with 308 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Khaza most popular?
Khaza has historically been most popular in Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Khaza.
Is Khaza a unisex name?
Yes — Khaza is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 8% of Khazas assigned female and 92% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Khaza?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Khaza include Finis, Blaise, Deshaun. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Khaza

Khaza is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2014 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Khaza's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #801. Use the chart and map above to compare Khaza'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.