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Kriyan

♂ Boy

Pronounced KREE-yan /ˈkri.jɑn/Medium

Meaning: A modern name from the Sanskrit kriya, 'action; deed; a ritual/spiritual practice', with an -an ending; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Action; deed; ritual practice: Kriyan is Sanskrit-styled. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'KREE-yan').
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningA modern name from the Sanskrit kriya, 'action; deed; a ritual/spiritual practice', with an -an ending; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#9459 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 33

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420202024

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

Kriyan is a modern name from the Sanskrit kriya, 'action; deed; a ritual/spiritual practice', with an -an ending (routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KREE-yan').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, action-and-deed at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Kriyan is a modern name from the Sanskrit kriya, 'action; deed; a spiritual practice' — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'KREE-yan').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Kriyan — Sanskrit; routes uncertain

Variations

KriaanKriyaanKrian

Nicknames

Kri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kriyan mean?

Kriyan is a modern name from the Sanskrit kriya, 'action; deed; a spiritual practice'; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Kriyan?

It's said KREE-yan /ˈkri.jɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kriyan a boy or girl name?

Kriyan is a boy's name.

How popular is Kriyan?

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

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