Kyan

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Pronounced KY-an /ˈkaɪ.ən/Medium

Meaning: Kyan is a form of Cian/Kian, an Irish name from cian ('ancient, enduring, long-lasting'). It is usually a boy's name (known from TV's Kyan Douglas); used here for a girl, we flag the lean honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A form of Kian, 'ancient, enduring': Kyan is usually a boy's name (said 'KY-an'). We flag the lean honestly.

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MeaningKyan is a form of Cian/Kian, an Irish name from cian ('ancient, enduring, long-lasting'). It is usually a boy's name (known from TV's Kyan Douglas); used here for a girl, we flag the lean honestly.

U.S. rank (2023)#14354 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 164

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

Kyan is a modern form of the Irish Cian/Kian, from cian ('ancient, enduring'). Primarily a boy's name, its use for a girl is unusual, which we flag honestly. Crisp and rare here (said 'KY-an').

For girls it appears only in the deepest, rarest tier. Extremely rare and boy-leaning.

Did you know? Kyan is a form of the Irish Cian/Kian, 'ancient, enduring.' It's usually a boy's name — think TV's Kyan Douglas — so for a girl we flag the lean honestly (said 'KY-an').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Kyan — Form of Irish Cian/Kian, 'ancient, enduring'; boy-leaning

Variations

KianCianKyann

Nicknames

KyKiki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kyan mean?

Kyan is a form of the Irish Cian/Kian, from cian ('ancient, enduring').

How do you pronounce Kyan?

It's said KY-an /ˈkaɪ.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kyan a boy or girl name?

Kyan is usually a boy's name; used here for a girl, we flag the lean honestly.

How popular is Kyan?

For girls Kyan is extremely rare; it is more common for boys.