The nameKillyan

Killyan is a boy's name, a variant of Killian. In France it was mostly given in the 2000s.

Meaning

Like Killian, it comes from the Irish Cillian, whose meaning is debated.

Origin

Irish, through Killian.

History

First given in France in the early 1990s, Killyan peaked in the mid 2000s, then became very rare.

Popularity of the name Killyan

Killyan in France

4488thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2009peak year (90 births)
1,140babies named Killyan in France since 1900
04590 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Killyan was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 705 births over the decade, 62% of all recorded babies named Killyan. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Killyan in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Killyan mean?

Like Killian, it comes from the Irish Cillian, whose meaning is debated.

What is the origin of the name Killyan?

Irish, through Killian.

Is Killyan a girl's or a boy's name?

Killyan is a boy's name.