Khian

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Pronounced KYAHN /ˈkjɑːn/Medium

Meaning: Khian is a modern spelling echoing Kian, a name carried in Persian ('king; ancient') and Irish ('ancient') traditions. Its exact route here is uncertain, which we note - the Kian link is a sound-echo.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern name echoing Kian: Khian reads brief and bold (said 'KYAHN'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican, Irish, Persian

MeaningKhian is a modern spelling echoing Kian, a name carried in Persian ('king; ancient') and Irish ('ancient') traditions. Its exact route here is uncertain, which we note - the Kian link is a sound-echo.

U.S. rank (2022)#8669 ↗ Rising

2022 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 87

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Khian echoes Kian ('king; ancient' by route) in a modern spelling. Its route is uncertain, which we note honestly - very rare in the U.S. (said 'KYAHN').

It appears only recently and rarely. Rare, brief, and modern.

Did you know? Khian echoes Kian ('king; ancient' by Persian and Irish routes) in a modern spelling; its exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'KYAHN').

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Khian — echoes Kian; routes uncertain

Variations

KianKyanKhyan

Nicknames

KhiKai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khian mean?

Khian echoes Kian ('king; ancient' by route) in a modern spelling; its exact route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Khian?

It's said KYAHN /ˈkjɑːn/ - one syllable.

Is Khian a boy or girl name?

Khian is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Khian?

Khian is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.