Kalyan Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAL-yahn / /ˈkɑːljən/Sanskrit; Hindi
Meaning
auspicious; welfare
Historical & Cultural Background
In Sanskrit, Kalyan is derived from 'kalyāṇa,' meaning auspicious or beneficial, often associated with well-being and prosperity. In Hindi, it retains similar meanings and is commonly used in various cultural contexts, including names of places and deities.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Kalyana
- Kalyanji
International Variants
- Kalyan (Hindi)
- Kalyana (Sanskrit)
Famous people named Kalyan
Kalyan Singh — Indian politician.
Kalyan Kumar — Indian actor.
Fictional characters named Kalyan
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kalyan was first seen in the United States in 2001. Kalyan has ranked as high as #1338 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Kalyan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kalyan (2010)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2024 | 11 |