Kian
How to say it: KEE-un · /ˈkiən/
In Irish, variant of Cian meaning ancient or enduring. In Persian, means king or royal.
Kian was the 279th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 797 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 | 797 |
| 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, 30 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Belonging largely to recent decades, Kian reached its top in the 2020s. It holds at its peak and is expected to rise.
What goes with it
Compact and bright with a crisp yet mellow sound. Amir shares its modern style and Ki stands as a minimal short form.
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Nicknames
- Ki
Honouring a Kian in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kian is about 1 in 105.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Irish.
In France: #419 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #192. Ireland: #173.
Famous people named Kian
- Kian Egan (born 1980)Irish pop singer
- Kian Lawley (born 1995)American YouTuber and actor
- Kian Hansen (born 1989)Danish association football player
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