What is the origin of the name Kian?

Kian is a name of Gaelic origin.

How popular is the name Kian?

In 2023, 765 babies were named Kian in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Kian is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 765 →

All-Time Total: 12,653

Peak Year: 2024

Kian is a name of Persian origin, meaning "king" or "royal." It is derived from the Persian word "shah," which also means "king."

Boy names closely related to Kian

Cassian Robin Remy Evan Andy Damien Julian Leon

Girl names closely related to Kian

Dahlia Alina Elina Mina Cassandra Leila Kira Maya

Names with similar meaning to Kian

Keana Keenan Pricilla Priscila Priscilla

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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