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Kien
BoyMeaning of Kien: Vietnamese: 'diligent or modest'
Kien is a boy's name most strongly associated with Vietnamese naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is familiar but far from overused — 6313th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#6313
13 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
530
First recorded 1982 · peak 2024
Trend
stable
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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