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Keyaan

♂ Boy

Pronounced kee-AHN /kiˈɑn/Medium

Meaning: A form of Kian/Keyan — from the Persian, variously 'kingly; royal' (from the Kayanian kings), 'the world/cosmos', and 'foundation; pillar'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Kingly; the world; foundation: Keyaan is a form of Kian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'kee-AHN').
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Origin LowPersian
MeaningA form of Kian/Keyan — from the Persian, variously 'kingly; royal' (from the Kayanian kings), 'the world/cosmos', and 'foundation; pillar'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#10224 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 252

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201320042025

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

Keyaan is a form of Kian/Keyan — from the Persian, variously 'kingly; royal' (from the Kayanian kings), 'the world/cosmos', and 'foundation; pillar' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'kee-AHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Persian and South Asian families. Rare in this form, kingly-and-the-world at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Kian/Keyan is variously 'kingly; royal', 'the world/cosmos', and 'foundation' in Persian — Keyaan is a form of it, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'kee-AHN').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Kian — routes layered

Variations

KianKeyanKiaan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keyaan mean?

Keyaan is a form of Kian — Persian, variously 'kingly; royal', 'the world', and 'foundation'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Keyaan?

It's said kee-AHN /kiˈɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Keyaan a boy or girl name?

Keyaan is a boy's name.

How popular is Keyaan?

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

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