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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kian — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Kiami|Kiana
Irish◈ Unisex · 56% boy · 44% girl→ Stable

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Kian

◈

KEE-ahn · 2 syllables

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Boy
#416
→ Stable
Boy
#416
Popularity score: 39
→ Stable
Peak
#416 in 2024
5yr
+12 ranks
Velocity
+12
Birth frequency
2.1 per 10,000 births
Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11715 in 2023

Peak: #11715 in 2023

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
2.2 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #416 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Irish boy names
Kian

Popularity score: 39  ·  SSA Rank: #416

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212023

Rank #11715 · Rising since 2021

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
69
Higher than 69% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+12 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Unknown
— · — · —
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
85
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Kian scores well on meaning depth but there are tradeoffs — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
87
Name Trend28% of score
44
Uniqueness20% of score
85
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
IrishCelticUnisex2-syllableAncientMythology-adjacentModern-trendyShort-name
Character
timeless and enduring
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Kians

charismaticcreativeentertainingdigital-savvyadaptable
STRONG
High confidence

Kian is an Irish unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #416 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +12 ranks
Feasibility:— · — · —
Popularity:#416 · niche
Kian at a Glance
Meaning:Derived from the Old Irish name Cian, meaning 'ancient' or 'enduring.' Symbolizes timelessness and lasting strength in Celtic tradition.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#416 in 2024
5yr change:+12 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #416 · Girl #—
Notable bearers
Kian Egan
Singer, Westlife
Kian Lawley
YouTuber, actor
Similar Sound
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Similar Style
Soren◈Caspian◈Finn◈Stellan◈Rowan◈Beckett◈
Works well with
Wren◈IvyHazelPhoebeStellan◈LiamFionaDeclan◈
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English · #166
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Kian illustration
Name Intelligence
Kian · Overview
Summary

Kian is an Irish unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #416 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Kian scores 69/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Works for any sex
56% boy · 44% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Earthy character
Kian carries a cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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