boy's name
Kavian
KAY-vee-un or KAH-vee-un
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 168
Kavian is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2009, when 16 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1999.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kavian Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 79 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 39 |
How Popular Is Kavian?
In 2024, Kavian was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Kavian Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kavian
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kavian Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kavian over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kavian
- Pronunciation KAY-vee-un or KAH-vee-un
Sibling Names for Kavian
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kavian — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kavian
How popular is the name Kavian?
In 2024, Kavian was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kavian a girl's or a boy's name?
Kavian is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kavian?
Kavian has 3 syllables.
When was Kavian most popular?
Kavian peaked in 2009, when 16 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.