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Kian

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Pronounced KEE-an /ˈkiː.æn/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian Kian (Kayan), 'king; realm; foundation,' and separately the Irish Cian, 'ancient; enduring.' Used here for a girl though Kian is usually a boy's name, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A strong dual-root name: Kian means 'king; realm' (Persian) or 'ancient' (Irish) (said 'KEE-an'). More often a boy's name -- we note the lean.
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Origin MediumPersian, Irish
MeaningFrom the Persian Kian (Kayan), 'king; realm; foundation,' and separately the Irish Cian, 'ancient; enduring.' Used here for a girl though Kian is usually a boy's name, which we note.
U.S. rank (2023)#11715 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 105

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319752023

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

Kian is Persian for 'king; realm' (from Kayan) and Irish for 'ancient' (Cian). As a girl's name it is rare; it is far more often a boy's name, which we note (said 'KEE-an').

For girls it appears very rarely in the U.S., against heavier boys' use. Extremely rare for girls, strong, and dual-rooted.

Did you know? Kian comes from the Persian Kian ('king; realm') and the Irish Cian ('ancient'); it is used here for a girl though it is usually a boy's name, which we note (said 'KEE-an').
Overall data confidence 44%
References -- Kian — FLAG: cross-sex -- Kian (Persian/Irish) is usually a boy's name. audio_use_respelling true.

Variations

KienKiyanCian

Nicknames

KiKiki

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Cian— the Irish form
Rian— a like short Irish-echo name
Liana— a like soft two-beat pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kian mean?

Kian is Persian for 'king; realm' and Irish for 'ancient'; here a girl's name, though it's usually a boy's.

How do you pronounce Kian?

It's said KEE-an /ˈkiː.æn/ -- two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kian a boy or girl name?

Kian is used for both, but far more often for boys -- we note the lean.

How popular is Kian?

Kian is rare for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.

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