Kieran name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 17th, 2024

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Old Irish and Celtic

Usage: English, Hindi, Irish, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Tamil

Pronunciation: kee-rawn

Meaning: Swarthy and Black or Dark

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What does Kieran mean?
Variations of Kieran
How popular is Kieran?
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Similar Names to Kieran
Famous People Named Kieran
Lists having Kieran

What does Kieran mean?

Renowned Kieran has its origin in Old Irish and Celtic bestowed upon both sexes, Kieran means "Small and Dark-skinned or Black or Dark" is chiefly used in Finnish, Hindi, English, Tamil, Irish, Danish, Norwegian and Swedish.

Also Kieran is English form of Ciarán. It is celebrated on March 5th.

How do I pronounce Kieran?

The two syllabled name Kieran is commonly pronounced as kee-rawn. keer-in is another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Kieran

Ciaran, Ciarán, Ciar

Names that rhyme with Kieran

How popular is the name Kieran?

a popular name in United States having over 14546 recievers in 149 years of usage. Presently peaking at the charts, the moniker grabbed the 474th spot and 575 baby boys were given the name.

In addition to that, the name has been in the top 500 baby names 2 times Also, Kieran was among the popular names in England and Wales. Since emerging in 1996 around 30019 babies have been given the name.

When at the peak of its usage in 1996, 2882 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 26th position. However after 29 years, the name is on free fall on the charts.

In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 50 baby names 10 times

In Ireland, Kieran was once a common name since emerging in 1964 it has been given to over 8720 babies.

At its zenith in 1967,. However after 56 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Also, Kieran used to be a common name in New South Wales, first appeared in 1989 and over 700 babies have been given the name in 7 years.

At its zenith in 1994,. After 7 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Kieran is a familiar baby name in France, it has been in use since 1974 and was able to reach the top 600 names.

In 2002, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 595 on boy names chart when 61 babies were named Kieran. Over 1004 people have been named Kieran in France. Also, during its short run of just 8 years in Queensland, it had made it to the top 100 names.

In 1988, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 77 on boy names chart when 61 babies were given the name Kieran. Over 421 babies in Queensland have been named Kieran.

Kieran is an uncommon baby name in Belgium where it has been in use since 1998 and achieved its top ranking of 439 in 2000. Over 144 babies in Belgium have been named Kieran.

But Kieran is a popular baby name in England where every 1 in 4000 have the name. According to our estimate, at least 50000 people have been bestowed Kieran around the globe.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018	496	575	5588	22
2017	510	566	4192	34
2016	540	534	5749	22
2015	513	558	4709	29
2014	574	483	4341	33

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Kieran in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	184	34	5	5
	70	6	5	0

Here's what numbers has to say about Kieran

You inspire people but can't find a way to inspire yourself to make the first step and show the world what you can do. You are always open to hearing new opinions and perspectives. You are an independent, free soul. Things don't have to go according to the plan all the time because life would be boring as hell if they did. You have a strong will to succeed and survive on your own. Stop being so kind and show people their place in your life.

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Grélǫð - Girl name Grélǫð is used dominantly in Old Norse has origin in Celtic and Old Norse. Grélǫð is Old Norse form of An Unknown Celtic Name, Or a Combination of an Unknown First Name Element;Löd?
Loane is originated from Celtic and Breton is used specifically in Breton and French, Loane means "Wealth or Light or Light" is used as a girl name

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Famous people named Kieran

Kieran Kelly, Irish jump jockey
Kieran Conry, Roman Catholic bishop
Kieran Hanrahan, Irish radio host and musician
Kieran Crotty, former Irish Fine Gael politician
Kieran Roche, rugby union footballer
Kieran Nugent, volunteer in the Provisional Irish Republican Army and best
Kieran Donaghy, Irish Gaelic footballer and basketball player
Kieran Fleming, member of the 4th Battalion
Kieran Richardson, English professional footballer
Kieran Culkin, American actor

Kieran Phelan, Irish Fianna Fáil politician and member of Seanad Éireann on the Industrial and Commercial Panel
Kieran Doherty, Irish republican hunger striker
Kieran McCarthy, Northern Ireland politician and member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Strangford for the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland
Kieran Egan, contemporary educational philosopher and a student of the classics
Kieran Deeny, medical doctor turned politician
Kieran Prendiville, television writer, producer and presenter
Kieran West, retired English rower and Olympic champion
Kieran Lee, English footballer
Kieran McGeeney, Irish former Gaelic football player and manager
Kieran O'Brien, English actor
Kieran Noema-Barnett, New Zealand cricketer

Kieran Murphy, Irish hurler
Kieran McGuinness, Australian rules footballer
Kieran Mulroney, American actor
Kieran Goss, Irish contemporary singer-songwriter
Kieran Campbell, former Irish scrumhalf
Kieran Murphy, former Irish sportsperson
Kieran Duff, Irish retired Gaelic footballer
Kieran McAnespie, Scottish footballer
Kieran O'Regan, He now works as a football commentator for BBC Radio Leeds with Paul Ogden
Kieran McGuckin, Irish retired hurler
Kieran O'Donnell, Irish Fine Gael politician
Kieran Carey, Irish hurler
Kieran Darlow, English former footballer
Kieran Scott, American author of such chick lit books as 'The Princess and the Pauper', 'Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowan Boys'

Kieran Kelly, former senior inter county hurling player for Antrim and McQuillans of Ballycastle
Kieran Charnock, English footballer who plays as a defender
Kieran Sporn, former Australian rules footballer
Kieran Lalor, American politician
Kieran Brennan, Irish Army Major general and retired hurler
Kieran Bew, English actor,
Kieran Murphy, English professional footballer
Kieran McKeever, former Irish dual player
Kieran O'Connor, Irish sportsperson
Kieran Gibbs, English professional footballer

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