Kiaan
How to say it: kee-AHN · /kiˈɑn/
Variant of Kian, from Irish 'cian' (ancient, enduring) or Sanskrit origin meaning grace and kindness.
Kiaan was the 279th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 255 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 37% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #253 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #279 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 255 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,500 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +37% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #253 |
| In France, 2025 | #419 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
All of Kiaan's history sits inside the last forty years. The 2020s are its top decade to date, and more increase seems ahead.
What goes with it
Airy and soft with crisp edges, spoken kee AHN in two lifts. Vivaan matches its rhythm.
Nicknames
- Ki
- Kia
Honouring a Kiaan in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kiaan is about 1 in 105.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hindi, Irish.
In France: #419 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #391.
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