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Kiyan
♂ Boy
Pronounced kee-YAN /kiˈjɑːn/Low
Meaning: King, royal, of the Kayanian dynastyLow
In 30 seconds: Kiyan is a Persian name meaning king or royal, associated with the ancient Kayanian dynasty of Iranian legend. A clean two-syllable name with deep Persian heritage and royal associations.
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Origin LowPersian
MeaningKing, royal, of the Kayanian dynasty
U.S. rank (2025)#1076 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births200 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,159
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
Kiyan is a Persian name from the Kayanian dynasty (Kay = king/lord) meaning king or royal. It is used in Iran and among Persian diaspora communities.
Kiyan is popular in Iran and in Persian diaspora communities worldwide.
Did you know? The Kayanians were a legendary Persian royal dynasty in Iranian mythology, whose kings included Kai Kobad and Kai Khosrow — heroic figures in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh. Kiyan honors this ancient Persian royal tradition.
Overall data confidence 90%
Variations
KianKayyanKayan
Nicknames
Ki
Famous Bearers
- ★Kiyan Anthony (2007–present)American college basketball player for Syracuse, son of NBA Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony
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Frequently Asked
What does Kiyan mean?
King, royal, of the Kayanian dynasty
How do you pronounce Kiyan?
Kiyan is pronounced kee-YAN.
What is the origin of Kiyan?
Kiyan comes from Persian.
What names are similar to Kiyan?
Similar names include kian, darius, cyrus.