Kainan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Ancient, enduring, or king
Origin: Irish/Persian
Popularity: Ranked #3808 in 2025 with 29 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Kian. Shares the meaning 'Ancient, enduring, or king.'
Similar names: kaanan, kaian, kaiana, kaiani, kanaan, kanan, kanani, kannan
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Kainan? About 1 in 114,776 babies born in 2025 were named Kainan, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kainan
What does the name Kainan mean?
Kainan means “Ancient, enduring, or king” from Irish/Persian roots.
What is the origin of the name Kainan?
Kainan has Irish/Persian origin. The traditional meaning is “Ancient, enduring, or king”.
How popular is Kainan?
Kainan ranked #3757 in 2025 — given to 29 babies that year.
When was Kainan most popular?
Kainan peaked in 2018 with 72 babies registered that year.
Is Kainan a boy or girl name?
Kainan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kainans in registered births are male.
Is the name Kainan rising or falling in popularity?
Kainan has fallen 702 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3055 in 2020 to #3757 in 2025.
How long has Kainan been recorded?
Kainan appears in birth records across 34 years — from 1992 through 2025.