Gender: Boy
Meaning: Ancient, enduring, or king
Origin: Irish/Persian
Popularity: Ranked #417 in 2024 with 765 babies born.
History: Kian is an Irish form of Cian, meaning ancient or enduring, and is also a Persian name meaning king or royal. In Irish mythology, Cian was a legendary figure, the father of Lugh the sun god. The name is popular in Ireland and has grown significantly in usage in the United States, Canada, and Australia in the 21st century.
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Kian? About 1 in 4,351 babies born in 2024 were named Kian, or roughly 2.1 per day in the United States.
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