Kiran
Kiran is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Ray of light or sunbeam.
Origin and history
Kiran is a name of Sanskrit origin meaning ray of light or sunbeam. It is widely used in South Asia as a unisex name, though in the U.S. it is often given to boys. Its usage in the United States has grown steadily since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
3,165 babies in the United States have been named Kiran since 1880. It ranks #2289 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1243.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.6 %)
- NY (21.6 %)
- TX (8.9 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
- NJ (4.9 %)
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 | 87 |
| 1980-1990 | 139 |
| 1990-2000 | 310 |
| 2000-2010 | 844 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,053 |
| 2020-2029 | 732 |
Famous people named Kiran
- Kiran Badloe: Windsurfer, Olympic Athlete
- Kiran Shah: Actor, Stuntman
Fun facts
- In South Asia, Kiran is commonly used for both males and females.
- Derived from the ancient Sanskrit word kirana, which refers to a beam or ray of light.