Kinan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Ancient, distant, enduring
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Popularity: Ranked #3558 in 2025 with 32 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Keenan. Shares the meaning 'Ancient, distant, enduring.'
Similar names: kainan, kienan, kiaan, kian, kiana, kianah, kiani, kianna
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Kinan? About 1 in 104,016 babies born in 2025 were named Kinan, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kinan
What does the name Kinan mean?
Kinan means “Ancient, distant, enduring” from Irish Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Kinan?
Kinan has Irish Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “Ancient, distant, enduring”.
How popular is Kinan?
Kinan ranked #3513 in 2025 — given to 32 babies that year.
When was Kinan most popular?
Kinan peaked in 2022 with 33 babies registered that year.
Is Kinan a boy or girl name?
Kinan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kinans in registered births are male.
Is the name Kinan rising or falling in popularity?
Kinan has fallen 44 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3469 in 2020 to #3513 in 2025.
How long has Kinan been recorded?
Kinan appears in birth records across 23 years — from 1997 through 2025.