Gender: Male
Origin: Irish, American
Meaning: Ancient or enduring, Kings, Royal, Ancient, Distant
Pronunciation: kee-ahn, /kiːən/, K IY AH N
Popularity Rank: #9,034
Means ancient or enduring in Irish. It is also a Persian name meaning King or Kings.
The name Kian is of Irish, American origin and means Ancient or enduring, Kings, Royal, Ancient, Distant, Lord Krishna, Grace of God, Ancient or distant (1). It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Kian is commonly found in United Kingdom, Malaysia, Iran, and 75 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: kee-ahn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /kiːən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K IY AH N
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Kian is recorded 5,765 times globally, ranking it as the 9,034th most common name worldwide.
Kian is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 1,557 occurrences, making it the 835th most popular name in the country.
In Iran, the name Kian is found among 1 in every 271 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #835 | 1 : 352 |
| Malaysia | #1,681 | 1 : 2,507 |
| Iran | #553 | 1 : 271 |
| United States of America | #6,257 | 1 : 4,824 |
| Singapore | #1,258 | 1 : 1,989 |
| Ireland | #823 | 1 : 482 |
| Saudi Arabia | #12,082 | 1 : 15,303 |
| Iraq | #6,871 | 1 : 6,798 |
| Netherlands | #3,331 | 1 : 2,464 |
| South Africa | #9,044 | 1 : 18,177 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Kian from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 2, 2024 11:00 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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