What does the name Killian mean?

The name Killian means "Church".

What is the origin of the name Killian?

Killian is a name of Gaelic origin.

In 2023, 884 babies were named Killian in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

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

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 884 ↘

All-Time Total: 15,446

Peak Year: 2017

Killian is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name "Cillian," meaning "war" or "strife."

Boy names closely related to Killian

Carter Jackson Brody Greyson Jaxson Timothy Declan Landon

Girl names closely related to Killian

Annabelle Charlotte Harper Cora Peyton Myla Winter Vera

Names with similar meaning to Killian

Kirk

Births per year in the United States

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