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Kilyan

♂ Boy

Pronounced KIL-yən /ˈkɪl.jən/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Killian/Kilian — from Irish Cillian, possibly 'church' (cill) or 'strife, war'; routes debatedLow

In 30 seconds: Soft and Irish: Kilyan spells Killian/Kylian — possibly 'little church' or 'strife'. Sleek, modern, and warm (footballer Kylian Mbappe).
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningSpelling of Killian/Kilian — from Irish Cillian, possibly 'church' (cill) or 'strife, war'; routes debated
U.S. rank (2025)#7018 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 99

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420152025

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

Kilyan is a spelling of Killian/Kilian — from Irish Cillian, possibly 'church, little church' (from cill) or 'strife, war' (the etymology is debated, which we note). A sleek, modern name (footballer Kylian Mbappe).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, church-or-strife at the (likely) root, and sleek.

Did you know? Killian (St Kilian) possibly means 'church' (Irish cill) or 'strife, war' — Kilyan is a soft spelling, made stylish by footballer Kylian Mbappe.
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Killian — etymology debated

Variations

KillianKilianKylian

Nicknames

Kil

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kilyan mean?

Kilyan spells Killian — possibly 'church, little church' or 'strife'; the routes are debated.

How do you pronounce Kilyan?

It's said KIL-yən /ˈkɪl.jən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kilyan a boy or girl name?

Kilyan is a boy's name.

How popular is Kilyan?

Kilyan is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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