Kian name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Irish, Celtic and English
Usage: Arabic, Gujarati, Hindi, English, Irish, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Tamil and Telugu
Pronunciation: KEE-en
Meaning: Kings, Royal, Ancient and Distant
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What does Kian mean?

Kian means Kings, Royal, Ancient or Distant has its origin in English, Celtic and Old Irish, used particulary in Hindi, Tamil, Danish, Telugu, Swedish, Malayalam, Oriya, Finnish, Gujarati, Irish, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, English, Norwegian and Arabic is a unisex name.

Kian is a variant of famous Keon. Keon is a form of fashinable soaring Kion. Kian is variation of prominent Cian. Of Celtic and Old Irish origin, Prominent Cian, Cian means "Old and Ancient".

How do I pronounce Kian?

You can pronounce the one syllabled name Kian as KEE-en with emphasis on first KEE syllable. kian or kee-in are the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

Variants of Kian

Keean, Cian, Keon, Cean, Kion, Kaeon, Ceann, Keeon

Names that rhyme with Kian

How popular is the name Kian?

Kian is a popular name in United States given to over 8612 babies in 65 years. At present peaked at the charts, the moniker grabbed the 446th spot and 671 baby boys were given the name.

Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 500 baby names 5 times Also, Kian was a popular name in England and Wales. Over 16081 babies have been named Kian since 1996.

At its zenith in 2014, 1126 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 54th position. However after 25 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still going strong on charts.

Additionally, the given name has been in the top 100 baby names 16 times

Kian was a common name in Ireland. Over 893 babies have been named Kian since 1999. When at its peak in 2001,.

However after 15 years, the name is on free fall on the charts. Also, Kian is common in Sweden where over 750 new-borns have been given the name since 2015. At its zenith in 2016, it ranked 78th when 200 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

In Switzerland, Kian is a familiar name where it has been in use since 1999 and has secured the place in top 200 names. Recently in 2018, 72 babies were given Kian and it reached its peak ranking, 134 on boy names chart.

There are over 565 babies that have been given the name Kian in Switzerland. Also, in Netherlands, in just 5 years, it has made it to the top 200 names. Recently in 2019, 94 babies were given Kian and it reached its peak ranking, 190 on boy names chart.

Over 375 people have been named Kian in Netherlands.

In Belgium, Kian is a unique name where it has been in use since 1998 and has secured the place in top 300 names.

In 2004, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 267 on boy names chart when 41 babies were named Kian. There are over 381 babies that have been given the name Kian in Belgium.

Kian is an uncommon baby name in France, even after 25 years of use, it could not make it big. There are over 235 babies that have been given the name Kian in France.

But Kian is a popular baby name in Malaysia where every 1 in 800 have the name as well as in Singapore. According to our research, over 60000 babies have been named Kian globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2023428732111148
202245666900
2021453666151655
202045165600
201947461800
201844667400
2017453675140936
2016498607161945
201548760200
2014496566130597
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Kian in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands110814755
Finland12512100

Here's what numbers has to say about Kian

You are a disciplined person is what number 8 as your expression number as to say about you. You are creative by soul and like to amaze people with your unusual actions. Leave your own mark in the world. It's like you never get angry and anything can piss you off. Your bad habits and addictions block your way to success. Open your mind to new opinion and widen your perspective. You push yourself to your limits and beyond.

Looking for a name like Kian? Please go through the following names

  •  Chan - Queer unisex name Chan means "Light or Graceful" which is chiefly used in Hindi and English is rooted from Turkish and Old French languages
  •  Gad - Unconventional boy name Gad means "Gad" and is specifically used in English and German is of Arabic and Hebrew origin
  •  Mahfuzah - Girl name Mahfuzah is primarily used in Sindhi and Arabic, meaning of Mahfuzah is "Protected or The Protected One"
  •  Tanvi - Of Sanskrit origin, Outlandish Tanvi means "Slender, Delicate or Delicate Girl" prevalently used in Tamil, Hindi and Malayalam is used as a baby girl name
  •  Hijab - Girl name Hijab means "Daughter of a Scholar from Baghdad or Veil" is used largely in Sindhi and Arabic

Famous people named Kian

  • Kian Tajbakhsh, Iranian-American scholar, social scientist
  • Kian Egan, Irish singer and songwriter

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  6. Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
  7. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
  8. SCB- Statistikmyndigheten, https://www.scb.se/en/finding-statistics/statistics-by-subject-area/population/general-statistics/name-statistics/
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