Kilian name meaning

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Updated: March 20th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Irish and Celtic
Usage: German, English, French, Irish, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: KEEL-yan
Meaning: War, Strife, Gaillard, Quarrelsome, Fight and Churchman
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What does Kilian mean?

Mostly used in Irish, Finnish, French, English, Swedish, Danish, German and Norwegian eminent, Kilian has its origin in Old Irish and Celtic, meaning of Kilian is "War, Strife, Gaillard, Quarrelsome, Fight or Churchman" is aimed at both sexes..

Kilian is German and English equivalent of Cillian. Also Kilian is form of Kjell in Latin language. It is celebrated on nt of Killian.

How do I pronounce Kilian?

The one syllabled name Kilian is pronounced, KEEL-yan with emphasis on first KEEL syllable. The other ways to say the name is k(i)-lian.

Variants of Kilian

Ceallach, Kiljan, Cillian, Kjell, Kjetil, Kætill, Catullus, Kettil, Ketill

Names that rhyme with Kilian

How popular is the name Kilian?

Kilian was among the popular names in France. Since emerging in 1972 around 10511 babies have been given the first name. When at the peak of its usage in 2005, it ranked 97th when 761 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However after 44 years, the name is on free fall on the charts. Moreover, the first name has been to the top 100 baby names 1 times Kilian used to be a common name in United States, first appeared in 1970 and over 1497 babies have been given the name in 43 years.

When at its peak in 2017,. However after 43 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but it is still going strong. Also, In Switzerland, Kilian was once a common name since emerging in 1998 it has been given to over 1915 babies.

At the peak of its usage in 2011,. However after 21 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts.

Kilian is a familiar baby name in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 200 names.

In 1999, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 182 on boy names chart when 64 babies were given the name Kilian. Over 744 people have been named Kilian in Belgium.

Kilian is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, in use since 1996, peaked in 2018 when it ranked 1284th. Over 136 babies in England and Wales have been named Kilian.

Also, it is among the top 200 boy names in Ireland. Over 203 babies in Ireland have been named Kilian.

Kilian is a common name in Tanzania, Spain, Germany and Cameroon while somewhat familiar name in Austria, Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, Colombia and Zimbabwe.

At least, 10000 people globally have been given the name as per our evaluation.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20181258145
20171156162
20161177160
20151330132
2014167591
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Facts

Kilian in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands39817355
Finland8817200

Numerological aspects of Kilian

You are creative by soul and like to amaze people with your unusual actions. To get rid of the anxiety that strikes you from time to time and your great energy, you should start writing. You like to believe that whatever we think, we become. You can't imagine enjoying a normal life like many people do. If you have letter N as your capstone, you like to think outside the box. In fact, you don't even know where the box is.

Do you like Kilian? Other names you would love

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  •  Gillis - Used in Scandinavian, Swedish and Danish unheard-of, Gillis came from Old Greek and Celtic, Gillis means "Aigilops or Shield" is mostly used for baby boys
  •  Tegonnec - Tegonnec means "High Or Warrior" is originated from Celtic
  •  Aidian - Aidian's meaning is Fiery and Fire has origin in Old Irish, Celtic and African-Yoruba aimed at boys is used specifically in English. Aidian is resulted from Aidan.
  •  Glenna - Pleasing and Ever lasting unisex name Glenna means "Glen, Good or From the Valley" which is largely used in Swedish, English and Finnish is rooted from Celtic language
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Famous people named Kilian

  • Kilian Caspar Flasch, German-born prelate of the Roman Catholic Church
  • Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer, Bohemian architect of the Baroque era
  • Kilian von Steiner, Steiner was among the most prominent members of economic life

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