Great king or noble ruler
A compound name of Arabic and Turkic origins, combining Ali, meaning 'sublime' or 'high,' with the title Khan, meaning 'ruler' or 'king.' It is a powerful name historically popular in Central Asia and Kazakhstan.
Less common today
Alikhan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,104 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Former Prime Minister of Kazakhstan
Kazakh statesman and founder of the Alash movement