Kian Name Meaning

Kian is often interpreted as “ancient” or “grace of God.”

Origins of the Name Kian

The name Kian is of Irish origin and is a variant of the name Cian, which means “ancient” or “grace of God.” It is a popular name in Ireland and has gained popularity in recent years in other countries, particularly in English-speaking countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom.

Popularity of the Name Kian

Kian is a popular name in Ireland and has gained popularity in recent years in other countries, particularly in English-speaking countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom.

Final Thoughts on the Name Kian

Kian, a name with a rich history and a meaningful origin. Whether you’re feeling ancient or full of grace, this name is sure to make a statement. So, go ahead and embrace your inner Irishman and make a lasting impact on the world!

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Kian Name Popularity

How popular is the name Kian? Here’s everything we know.

Year Rank # Births % Births
1910 — 0 0%
1911 — 0 0%
1912 — 0 0%
1913 — 0 0%
1914 — 0 0%
1915 — 0 0%
1916 — 0 0%
1917 — 0 0%
1918 — 0 0%
1919 — 0 0%
1920 — 0 0%
1921 — 0 0%
1922 — 0 0%
1923 — 0 0%
1924 — 0 0%
1925 — 0 0%
1926 — 0 0%
1927 — 0 0%
1928 — 0 0%
1929 — 0 0%
1930 — 0 0%
1931 — 0 0%
1932 — 0 0%
1933 — 0 0%
1934 — 0 0%
1935 — 0 0%
1936 — 0 0%
1937 — 0 0%
1938 — 0 0%
1939 — 0 0%
1940 — 0 0%
1941 — 0 0%
1942 — 0 0%
1943 — 0 0%
1944 — 0 0%
1945 — 0 0%
1946 — 0 0%
1947 — 0 0%
1948 — 0 0%
1949 — 0 0%
1950 — 0 0%
1951 — 0 0%
1952 — 0 0%
1953 — 0 0%
1954 — 0 0%
1955 — 0 0%
1956 — 0 0%
1957 — 0 0%
1958 — 0 0%
1959 — 0 0%
1960 — 0 0%
1961 — 0 0%
1962 — 0 0%
1963 — 0 0%
1964 — 0 0%
1965 — 0 0%
1966 — 0 0%
1967 — 0 0%
1968 — 0 0%
1969 — 0 0%
1970 — 0 0%
1971 — 0 0%
1972 — 0 0%
1973 — 0 0%
1974 — 0 0%
1975 — 0 0%
1976 — 0 0%
1977 — 0 0%
1978 — 0 0%
1979 — 0 0%
1980 — 0 0%
1981 — 0 0%
1982 — 0 0%
1983 — 5 0.0003%
1984 — 0 0%
1985 — 0 0%
1986 — 0 0%
1987 — 0 0%
1988 — 0 0%
1989 — 0 0%
1990 — 17 0.001%
1991 — 19 0.0012%
1992 — 15 0.0009%
1993 — 22 0.0014%
1994 — 17 0.0011%
1995 — 30 0.002%
1996 — 50 0.0033%
1997 — 66 0.0045%
1998 — 45 0.003%
1999 — 69 0.0046%
2000 — 111 0.0073%
2001 — 116 0.0077%
2002 — 146 0.0097%
2003 — 145 0.0095%
2004 — 216 0.0142%
2005 — 243 0.0159%
2006 — 256 0.0163%
2007 — 301 0.0191%
2008 — 369 0.0239%
2009 — 368 0.0246%
2010 — 394 0.0273%
2011 — 363 0.0255%
2012 — 378 0.0265%
2013 — 400 0.0281%
2014 — 510 0.035%
2015 — 563 0.0387%
2016 — 570 0.0395%
2017 — 640 0.0459%
2018 — 628 0.0457%
2019 — 586 0.0433%
2020 — 605 0.0475%
2021 — 611 0.05%
2022 — 625 0.0474%
2023 — 700 0.0541%

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Names Like Kian

If you like Kian, you’ll love these other names like Kian.

What names sound like Kian?

If you like how Kian sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Kian.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Gian

God is gracious

Italian

Kean

Ancient; fighter; sharp, keen wit or eye

Irish

Khan

Prince

Turkish

What names are similar to Kian?

Find a name that’s like Kian, but just a little bit different.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Eian

God is gracious

Hebrew

Jian

God is gracious

Hebrew

Kiran

Beam of light

Indian (Sanskrit)

Rian

King

Gaelic

Lists With Kian

Find inspiration in these baby boy name lists featuring the name Kian.

Siblings of Kian

Mamas with kids named Kian also have kids with these names.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Brooks

Small stream

English

Ryker

Rich

English

9 Comments

  1. We love the name Kian. My husband and I couldn’t find any baby boy names that we liked at first. We came across Kian and noticed that it was my and my husbands name combined (first two letters of Kim and Andre) on top we liked the meaning and sound of the name! Our Kian is 9 years old now, the name suits him perfectly and he is very proud of it as he hasn’t met anyone who is named the same, yet.

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  2. I had a really hard time finding a boy name when I found out I was having a boy.
    Either they were wax to common or strange.
    My 9 year old daughter found the name Kian and I loved it.
    So she named her baby brother. <3

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  3. My husband and I wanted a simple, yet meaningful name. Kian is a boy’s name meaning “ancient” or “God is gracious”. It is a variant of the Gaelic name Cian and the Irish – which my husband is Irish. As it turns out, Kian is also a Persian name meaning “benevolent king” and an Arabic name meaning “soul, essence.” We love the versatility.

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  4. Starts with K
    Persian meaning of Kisn is “king”

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  5. Kian means God is Gracious, which makes it an even more beautiful name. It rolls right off the tongue and can go well with any middle name. Kian and Kieran would make cute twin names. Kian is definitely on the top of my favorite boy names!

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  6. I wanted something with a meaning. I chose Kian because it means grace of god. I love his name it’s nothing I dislike about it.

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  7. We didn’t know our babe’s name until he was born. We tossed around a few but we knew we wouldn’t know until we got to meet him. Two weeks before he was born, our daughter’s gym teacher wanted to help us with some ideas and she threw out Kian (Kee-Un). My husband and I both liked it right away but didn’t fully commit to it until we saw his face. Kian means Grace of God. His middle name is James because it’s just a nice name and went well with all the first names we liked.

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  8. I just liked it.

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  9. We like that it’s unique and short and sounds nice

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