Keyan

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Keyan Pronunciation

Keyan is 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 (2024)#3639 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,349

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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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Keon— a fellow -eon name it spells

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Kiyan— echoes that soft -an sound

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Keyan?

Keyan is pronounced KEE-ən (/ˈki.ən/). Press play above to hear Keyan said aloud.

How do you say Keyan?

Keyan is said KEE-ən (/ˈki.ən/). Press play above to hear Keyan said aloud.

What does the name Keyan mean?

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

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.