boy's name

Kiaran

KEER-un (English)

  • Gender Boy
  • Syllables 2
  • Letters 6
  • Births on record 110

Kiaran is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.

  • Peaked in England and Wales in 2004, when 11 babies were given the name.
  • It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
  • First appears in birth records in 1996.
  • 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.

Kiaran Over Time

Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.

58
'90 '00 '10
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Births named Kiaran by decade in England and Wales
Decade Births
1990s 26
2000s 58
2010s 13

How Popular Is Kiaran?

In 2013, Kiaran was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.

Where Kiaran Is Used

Ireland #296 4 in 1972
England & Wales #5,763 3 in 2013
United States #11,844 6 in 2011

The bar shows how near the top of each country's list the name sits, on a scale where #1 fills the row and #1,000 is a sliver. The figures beside it are the real rank and the babies recorded that year.

Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.

Names That Peaked Alongside Kiaran

These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.

Parents Who Like Kiaran Also Like

Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kiaran over the last century — the same taste, a different name.

How to Say Kiaran

  • English KEER-un

Sibling Names for Kiaran

Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kiaran — the two things that make a sibling set grate.

Common Questions About Kiaran

How popular is the name Kiaran?

In 2013, Kiaran was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.

Is Kiaran a girl's or a boy's name?

Kiaran is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.

How many syllables are in Kiaran?

Kiaran has 2 syllables.

When was Kiaran most popular?

Kiaran peaked in 2004, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.