Kyran

♂ Boy

Pronounced KIHR-uhn /ˈkɪɹ.ən/Medium

Meaning: Variant of Ciarán, 'little dark one', from Irish ciar 'dark, black'.Medium

In 30 seconds: Kyran is a spelling of the Irish name Ciarán, 'little dark one', from Irish ciar meaning 'dark' or 'black'.

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Origin MediumIrish

MeaningVariant of Ciarán, 'little dark one', from Irish ciar 'dark, black'.

U.S. rank (2025)#2133 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births68 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,149

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

Kyran respells Ciarán, an Irish name built from ciar, 'dark, black', plus a diminutive ending, giving 'little dark one'. It refers to dark hair or complexion in the old Irish sense. The actor Kieran Culkin carries one of its common variant spellings.

It travels with related spellings like Ciarán, Kieran, Kieron, Keiran, and Kiaran, all voicing the same Irish name. The 'Ky-' opening gives Kyran a slightly streamlined, modern look.

Did you know? Kyran is a spelling variant of Kieran, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'little dark one', from Irish ciar ('dark, black') plus the diminutive -án, while changing the visual style.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Kyran — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

CiaránKieranKieronKeiranKiaran

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Kieran Culkin (1982–present)
Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
★Kieran O'Brien (1973–present)
Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

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Kallan— echoes that soft -an sound

Kiernan— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kyran mean?

Kyran is an Anglicized form of the Irish Ciarán, from ciar 'dark, black' plus the diminutive -án, meaning 'little dark one'.

How do you pronounce Kyran?

It's commonly said KIHR-uhn /ˈkɪɹ.ən/.

Is Kyran a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Kyran is used as a boy name.

How popular is Kyran?

In 2024, Kyran ranked #1972 in the U.S. for boys, with 79 births recorded.