unisex name · in the US
Kiran
KEER-un
- Origin Hindustani
- Gender Unisex (US)
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 8,891
Kiran is a unisex name in the United States, with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 43% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 172 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Kiran is a name of Hindustani origin.
- Peaked in 2008, when 198 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- Today about 1 in 19,275 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 1966.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kiran Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 203 |
| 1980s | 388 |
| 1990s | 720 |
| 2000s | 1,526 |
| 2010s | 1,385 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 804 |
How Popular Is Kiran?
In 2025, Kiran was given to 172 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Kiran 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 Kiran
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kiran Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kiran over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Boys' or Girls' Name?
Kiran is used differently depending on where you are. Each figure is the share of babies given the name who were girls, over the last ten years of that country's records.
- United States Both 13% girls · 1,299 babies
- England & Wales Both 33% girls · 242 babies
- France Boys' 0% girls · 140 babies
- Canada Both 14% girls · 131 babies
How to Say Kiran
- Pronunciation KEER-un
Sibling Names for Kiran
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kiran — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kiran
How popular is the name Kiran?
In 2025, Kiran was given to 172 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Kiran a girl's or a boy's name?
Kiran is used for both girls and boys. About 43% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Kiran?
Kiran has 2 syllables.
When was Kiran most popular?
Kiran peaked in 2008, when 198 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Kiran a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Kiran currently ranks #1,268 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.