Killua Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKILL-oo-ah / ˈkɪl.u.əJapanese; English
Meaning
Japanese: 'to kill'; English: diminutive of Killian
Historical & Cultural Background
In Japanese culture, the name Killua is often associated with strength and resilience, particularly through its use in popular media. In English contexts, it can be seen as a diminutive form of Killian, which has Irish roots and means 'little warrior'.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Killu
- Kilyua
International Variants
- Kilian (Irish)
- Kyllo (Scandinavian)
Famous people named Killua
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Fictional characters named Killua
Killua Zoldyck — Hunter x Hunter.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Killua was first seen in the United States in 2019. Killua has ranked as high as #1349 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Killua has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Killua
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 17 |