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Kavian

♂ Boy

Pronounced kah-vee-AHN /kɑ.viˈɑn/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian Kaviani, 'royal; kingly; of the Kavi (the legendary kings)' (linked to the Kaviani banner, the royal standard of ancient Persia)Low

In 30 seconds: Royal; kingly; of the kings: Kavian is Persian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'kah-vee-AHN').
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Origin LowPersian
MeaningFrom the Persian Kaviani, 'royal; kingly; of the Kavi (the legendary kings)' (linked to the Kaviani banner, the royal standard of ancient Persia)
U.S. rank (2024)#8003 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 165

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919992024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kavian comes from the Persian Kaviani, 'royal; kingly; of the Kavi (the legendary kings)' (linked to the Kaviani banner, the royal standard of ancient Persia). A lyrical, classic name (said 'kah-vee-AHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Persian families. Rare, royal-and-kingly at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Kavian means 'royal; kingly; of the Kavi (legendary kings)' in Persian — linked to the Kaviani banner, the royal standard of ancient Persia — lyrical and classic (said 'kah-vee-AHN').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Kavian — Persian etymology

Variations

KaviyanKavyan

Nicknames

Kavi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kavian mean?

Kavian is Persian for 'royal; kingly; of the legendary kings'.

How do you pronounce Kavian?

It's said kah-vee-AHN /kɑ.viˈɑn/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Kavian a boy or girl name?

Kavian is a boy's name.

How popular is Kavian?

Kavian is a very rare name in the U.S.

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