Kiaan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Kiaan originates from Indian roots and means 'king' or 'ruler'. It has evolved linguistically from 'Kian' to 'Kiaan'. The name embodies traits of leadership and grace. There is no biblical relevance associated with it.
The name Kiaan is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kiaan has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Kiaan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9304th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1021st out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Kiaan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kiaan"
Pronunciation
/kiˈɑːn/
Origin
Indian
Etymology
The name Kiaan is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Kian', which means 'king' or 'ruler'. It is also associated with the meaning 'gracious' and 'the one who is a leader'.
Meaning
king, ruler, gracious, leader
Language Evolution
Kian, Kiaan
Historical Usage
The name Kiaan gained popularity in the 21st century, particularly among Indian communities and has been increasingly used in various parts of the world.
Variants & Derivatives
Kian, Kyan, Kiaan
Modern Popularity & Image
Kiaan is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with youthfulness and leadership qualities.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kiaan"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kiaan"
"Kiaan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 9304th of 24088 | 98 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1021st of 23106 | 2,487 |
Regional Popularity of "Kiaan" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
66.98% 3459th/5164 |
65.06% 4758th/7313 |
46.27% 3453rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
28.49% 1135th/3984 |
14.95% 671st/4487 |
17.59% 1200th/6822 |
13.38% 840th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Kiaan" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kiaan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kiaan" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.