Khanji is an occupational surname literally meaning "innkeeper". Notable people with the surname include:Antoine Khanji, Canadian artist Muhammad Dilawar Khanji (1918-1989), Pakistani politician Ghulam Moinuddin Khanji (1911-2003), ruler of Manavadar State One of many Nawabs of Junagarh Sher Khanji Babi One of many rulers of Balasinor State Ahmad Mayez Khanji, Syrian boxer