Boy nameCurrently #416 in the USSteady

Kian

//ˈkiən//

2 syllablesPeak year: 20244 lettersStarts with K

Meaning & origin

We're still researching Kian's meaning

We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.

Kian's popularity over time

Yearly US births named Kian, Social Security Administration data
YearBirths named Kian
19705
19717
19725
19738
19746
197517
19766
197711
197812
19796
19809
198123
198213
198312
198412
198512
198620
198710
198827
198917
199041
199146
199248
199349
199449
199565
1996109
1997102
199896
1999124
2000161
2001171
2002198
2003199
2004271
2005288
2006314
2007357
2008412
2009433
2010441
2011408
2012420
2013441
2014574
2015602
2016612
2017682
2018675
2019618
2020658
2021676
2022675
2023740
2024765

Kian through the decades

  • Kian peaked in 2024, when 765 babies were named Kian in the US.
  • Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kian has risen 64% compared to the 10 years before that.
  • Kian currently ranks #416 in the US and is holding steady.

Names like Kian

Similar-sounding names.

Sibling names for Kian

A different sound, a similar rhythm.