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Kyan
BoyMeaning of Kyan: Irish: 'ancient'
Kyan is a boy's name most strongly associated with Irish naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is familiar but far from overused — 1945th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 1053rd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#1945
79 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#1053
28 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
3,955
First recorded 1974 · peak 2004
Trend
falling
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
96% boys · 4% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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