Kiyan Boy

Popularity: #789 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKEE-ahn / /ˈkiː.ɑn/

Persian; Arabic; Hebrew

Meaning

Persian: king; Arabic: a form of the name Kian; Hebrew: a form of the name Kyan

Historical & Cultural Background

In Persian culture, Kiyan is associated with royalty and leadership, derived from the word for 'king.' In Arabic, it is often seen as a variant of Kian, which carries similar connotations. In Hebrew, Kyan is sometimes used as a modern name with connections to strength and resilience.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Kian
  • Kyan
  • Kiyan

International Variants

  • Kian (Irish)
  • Kiyan (Persian)

Famous people named Kiyan

Kiyan Anthony — professional basketball player.

Kiyan Prince — young footballer and anti-knife crime campaigner.

Fictional characters named Kiyan

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Sibling Suggestions

KianKyanKaleKairoKellanKadeKieran

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kiyan was first seen in the United States in 1995. Kiyan has ranked as high as #1209 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Georgia, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Kiyan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kiyan (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 16
20%
CA 15
18%
NY 14
17%
OH 9
11%
GA 8
10%
FL 8
10%
VA 7
9%
NC 5
6%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19959
19965
19978
19986
19999
200010
200113
200212
200315
200416
200515
20068
200724
200826
200920
201048
201199
2012172
2013159
2014147
2015126
2016103
2017115
2018111
2019101
2020103
2021104
2022105
2023135
2024135