boy's name
Kiev
KEE-ev (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 79
Kiev is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2010 it was given to 5 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 2000, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1986.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kiev Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 44 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Kiev?
In 2010, Kiev was given to 5 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 Kiev 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 Kiev
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kiev Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kiev over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kiev
- English KEE-ev
Sibling Names for Kiev
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kiev — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kiev
How popular is the name Kiev?
In 2010, Kiev was given to 5 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 Kiev a girl's or a boy's name?
Kiev is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kiev?
Kiev has 2 syllables.
When was Kiev most popular?
Kiev peaked in 2000, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.