Kiven

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How to Pronounce Kiven

Pronounced KIV-en /ˈkɪv.ən/Low

Meaning: Kiven is a spelling variant of Kevin, from the Irish Caoimhin, built on a root meaning gentle, kind or handsome. The variant keeps Kevin's sound with a fresh vowel.Low

In 30 seconds: Kiven is a variant of Kevin, from the Irish for gentle or handsome. It appeared quietly around nineteen-sixty (said KIV-en).

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Origin LowIrish

MeaningKiven is a spelling variant of Kevin, from the Irish Caoimhin, built on a root meaning gentle, kind or handsome. The variant keeps Kevin's sound with a fresh vowel.

U.S. rank (2022)#13447 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1960

Total births (all-time)≈ 307

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

Kiven is a variant of Kevin, the Irish name from Caoimhin meaning gentle or handsome birth. It rode the strong mid-century popularity of Kevin without ever becoming established itself.

It was never common, given to only about twenty boys a year even at its high around nineteen-sixty. A boy named Kiven then would be in his mid-sixties today.

Did you know? Kiven traces, through Kevin, to Saint Kevin of Glendalough, one of Ireland's beloved early saints.

Overall data confidence 45%

References - Kiven — Variant of Kevin; Irish Caoimhin, gentle/handsome

Variations

KevinKevenKivan

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kiven mean?

It is a variant of Kevin, from the Irish Caoimhin, meaning gentle or handsome birth.

How do you pronounce Kiven?

It is said KIV-en /ˈkɪv.ən/, two syllables with the stress at the front.

Is Kiven a boy or girl name?

Kiven has been used as a boy's name.

How popular is Kiven?

It has always been rare, given to only about twenty boys a year at its high around nineteen-sixty, well behind Kevin.