The nameKelyan
Kelyan is a modern French boy's name, close to Kélian and Kylian. It was popular in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Boy's name
- French creation
Meaning
Kelyan is often linked to the Irish Cillian, whose meaning is debated ("little church" or "warrior"). It is mostly a recent creation.
Origin
French creation. It is also spelled Kélian or Kilian.
History
Kelyan appeared in the 1990s and peaked around 2010, a little more often in southeastern France.
Popularity of the name Kelyan
Kelyan in France
Kelyan was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 2,445 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Kelyan. Its rise began around 1999, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Kelyan in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 88 births a year on average, against 198 in the five years before.
Kelyan in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kelyan mean?
Kelyan is often linked to the Irish Cillian, whose meaning is debated ("little church" or "warrior"). It is mostly a recent creation.
What is the origin of the name Kelyan?
French creation. It is also spelled Kélian or Kilian.
Is Kelyan a girl's or a boy's name?
Kelyan is a boy's name.