Kien
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Battle, companion
Origin: Welsh/American
Popularity: Ranked #6653 in 2025 with 13 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Kaiden. Shares the meaning 'Battle, companion.'
Similar names: kienna, kaien, kilen, kiren, kisen, keena, ken, kenna
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Kien? About 1 in 256,039 babies born in 2025 were named Kien, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kien
What does the name Kien mean?
Kien means “Battle, companion” from Welsh/American roots.
What is the origin of the name Kien?
Kien has Welsh/American origin. The traditional meaning is “Battle, companion”.
How popular is Kien?
Kien ranked #6446 in 2025 — given to 13 babies that year.
When was Kien most popular?
Kien peaked in 2024 with 26 babies registered that year.
Is Kien a boy or girl name?
Kien is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kiens in registered births are male.
Is the name Kien rising or falling in popularity?
Kien has fallen 311 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6135 in 2020 to #6446 in 2025.
How long has Kien been recorded?
Kien appears in birth records across 39 years — from 1982 through 2025.