Kian: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced KEE-uhn · 2 syllables
Kian means “long, distant, lasting”, from Irish.
A given name from Irish, anglicized spelling of Cian.
- Meaning
- long, distant, lasting
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- KEE-uhn
- US rank (2025)
- #400
- US babies a year
- about 733 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Kian?
Kian was the #400 name in the US in 2025, given to 803 babies. It’s rising: up 50% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #400 |
| England & Wales | #177 |
| Scotland | #176 |
| Northern Ireland | #213 |
| Ireland | #168 |
| Norway | #160 |
| Canada | #149 |
| Australia | #177 |
How old are people named Kian?
Half of US adults named Kian are older than 23; most are between 18 and 40. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Kian
What does the name Kian mean?
Kian means “long, distant, lasting”. It comes from Irish.
How do you pronounce Kian?
Kian is pronounced KEE-uhn.
How popular is the name Kian?
Kian was the #400 name in the US in 2025, given to 803 babies. It’s rising: up 50% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Kian?
Half of US adults named Kian are older than 23. Most are between 18 and 40.