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Kiran

♀ Girl

Pronounced KEE-run /ˈki.rən/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit kiran, 'a ray of light; a sunbeam; a thread of light'; used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: A ray of light; a sunbeam: Kiran is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KEE-run'). Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit kiran, 'a ray of light; a sunbeam; a thread of light'; used for both sexes
U.S. rank (2025)#6697 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,876

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819662025

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

Kiran comes from the Sanskrit kiran, 'a ray of light; a sunbeam; a thread of light'; used for both sexes. A crisp, classic name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'KEE-run').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian and South Asian families. Rare, a-ray-of-light at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Kiran means 'a ray of light; a sunbeam' in Sanskrit — a crisp, luminous name used for both sexes (said 'KEE-run').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Kiran — Sanskrit; unisex

Variations

KiranKiranjit

Nicknames

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Kiara— a fellow Ki- girls' name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kiran mean?

Kiran is Sanskrit for 'a ray of light; a sunbeam; a thread of light'; used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Kiran?

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

Is Kiran a boy or girl name?

Kiran is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Kiran?

Kiran is a very rare name in the U.S.

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