Alikhan vs Raza

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alikhan

Boy #5,993 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, exalted"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Central Asian South Asian Turkish Afghan Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,993
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ali, Khan

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Raza

Boy #5,956 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"contentment, divine satisfaction"

Origin: Arabic root r-d-y

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Urdu South Asian Shia Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,956
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ray, Raz

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Popularity Comparison

Alikhan Rank #5,993
Raza Rank #5,956

Raza is more popular, ranked #5956 vs #5993 for Alikhan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alikhan ___

  • Alikhan Rashid
  • Alikhan Hamza
  • Alikhan Ibrahim
  • Alikhan Yusuf
  • Alikhan Tariq
  • Alikhan Bilal

Raza ___

  • Raza Ali
  • Raza Hassan
  • Raza Hussain
  • Raza Karim
  • Raza Mehdi
  • Raza Noor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alikhan

Zara Amira Tariq Leila Darius

If you choose Raza

Zara Layla Ali Hassan Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alikhan or Raza more popular?

Raza is more popular, ranked #5956 compared to Alikhan at #5993 in the United States.

What do Alikhan and Raza mean?

Alikhan means "noble, exalted" (Arabic origin). Raza means "contentment, divine satisfaction" (Arabic root r-d-y origin).

Are Alikhan and Raza boy or girl names?

Alikhan is primarily a boy name. Raza is primarily a boy name.

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