Gender: Male
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Little dark one, Small and Dark-skinned, Dark, Swarthy
Pronunciation: KEER-ən, /ˈkɪərən/, K IY R AH N
Popularity Rank: #3,173
Derived from the Irish name Ciarán, meaning 'little dark one' or 'little dark-haired one'. It is a popular unisex name in Ireland.
The name Kieran is of Irish origin and means Little dark one, Small and Dark-skinned, Dark, Swarthy, Little Dark One. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Kieran is commonly found in United Kingdom, Ireland, United States of America, and 61 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KEER-ən
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkɪərən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K IY R AH N
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Kieran is recorded 20,009 times globally, ranking it as the 3,173th most common name worldwide.
Kieran is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 14,073 occurrences, making it the 170th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Kieran is found among 1 in every 27 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #170 | 1 : 39 |
| Ireland | #80 | 1 : 27 |
| United States of America | #3,371 | 1 : 2,154 |
| Canada | #1,268 | 1 : 864 |
| South Africa | #5,513 | 1 : 9,342 |
| France | #5,478 | 1 : 5,900 |
| Singapore | #2,588 | 1 : 4,484 |
| Netherlands | #5,596 | 1 : 5,197 |
| Belgium | #4,554 | 1 : 5,157 |
| Malaysia | #16,997 | 1 : 37,558 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Kieran from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 26, 2024 07:11 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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