The nameKiyan

Kiyan is a boy's name given in France mostly in the 2010s.

Meaning

Its origin is debated; it is often linked to Persian, where Kiyan evokes the legendary kings of ancient Iran.

Origin

Debated, Persian.

History

In France it peaked around 2018.

Popularity of the name Kiyan

Kiyan in France

1515thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2018peak year (95 births)
810babies named Kiyan in France since 1900
04895 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Kiyan was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 455 births over the decade, 56% of all recorded babies named Kiyan. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Kiyan in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 27 births a year on average, against 60 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kiyan mean?

Its origin is debated; it is often linked to Persian, where Kiyan evokes the legendary kings of ancient Iran.

What is the origin of the name Kiyan?

Debated, Persian.

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

Kiyan is a boy's name.