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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kiyan — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Kiyair|Kiyana
PersianBoy→ Stable

Kiyan

KEE-ahn · 2 syllables

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Boy
#1383
→ Stable
#1383
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 27
Peak rank
#1381 in 2023
5yr change
-2 ranks
Birth frequency
3.7 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1383 · Rising since 2020

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.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Persian boy names
Kiyan

Popularity score: 27  ·  SSA Rank: #1383

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
55
Higher than 55% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-2 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
3 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Persian OriginRegalModern2-syllableBoy-leaningNoble meaningRising trendContemporaryInternational
Character
noble spiritcourageous heartwise strengthpassionate determination
STRONG
High confidence

Kiyan is a Persian boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #1383 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -2 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1383 · rare
Kiyan at a Glance
Meaning:From Persian meaning 'royal' or 'noble', derived from Sanskrit roots denoting sovereignty and kingship
Language root:Persian · Sanskrit
Peak rank:#1381 in 2023
5yr change:-2 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Kian◈Kayan◈Kyler◈Kai◈Keyan
Similar Style
ArjunAmirNavidSoren◈Leif
Works Well With
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Kiyan illustration
Name Intelligence
Kiyan · Overview
Summary

Kiyan is a Persian boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #1383 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Regal · Modern character
Kiyan carries a bold, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
kiyan.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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