Keyan
Keyan is a boy's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
King, realm, or ancient.
Origin and history
Keyan is a masculine name with dual roots, often considered a variant of the Persian name Kian meaning 'king' or 'realm', as well as a modern phonetic spelling of the Irish name Kian (Cian) meaning 'ancient'. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare choice, given to a few hundred boys in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,382 babies in the United States have been named Keyan since 1880. It ranks #3334 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1727.
States where it is most popular
- CA (59.3 %)
- TX (11.1 %)
- FL (10.2 %)
- IN (5.6 %)
- GA (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 69 |
| 1990-2000 | 234 |
| 2000-2010 | 433 |
| 2010-2019 | 436 |
| 2020-2029 | 200 |
Fun facts
- Keyan connects Persian linguistic roots referring to royalty with the Gaelic tradition where Cian signifies 'ancient'.
- The spelling Keyan has gained modest traction in recent decades as an alternative spelling of Kian.