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Keyan

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEE-ən /ˈki.ən/High

Meaning: From Persian Kayan/Keyan, 'kings, royal' (the legendary Kayanian dynasty); also a modern spelling of Kian/KeonMedium

In 30 seconds: Royal at the root: Keyan draws on Persian 'Kayan' — the legendary line of kings — while reading as a sleek modern Kian/Keon. Regal heritage, contemporary cool.
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Origin MediumPersian, American
MeaningFrom Persian Kayan/Keyan, 'kings, royal' (the legendary Kayanian dynasty); also a modern spelling of Kian/Keon
U.S. rank (2025)#3557 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births32 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,381

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719722025

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

Keyan draws on Persian Kayan/Keyan, 'kings, royal', the name of the legendary Kayanian dynasty of Iranian epic. It also reads as a modern spelling of Kian or Keon. Regal at root, crisp in sound, it crosses cultures easily.

In the U.S. it appears in Persian-heritage and varied families. Rare, royal at the root, and modern.

Did you know? The Kayanian kings — the 'Kayan' behind Keyan — are a legendary Persian dynasty celebrated in the great epic the Shahnameh, their name a byword for royalty.
Overall data confidence 68%
Persian name references — Kayan — etymology

Variations

KianKeonKayan

Nicknames

Key

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If you like Keyan…

Kian— the related Persian name
Keon— a fellow -eon name it spells
Rayan— another sleek crossover name
Keilan— another modern pick
Kiyan— echoes that soft -an sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keyan mean?

Keyan is from Persian Kayan, 'kings, royal'; it also reads as a modern spelling of Kian or Keon.

How do you pronounce Keyan?

It's said KEE-ən /ˈki.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Keyan a boy or girl name?

Keyan is a boy's name.

How popular is Keyan?

Keyan is a rare name in the U.S.

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