Kiaan
Boy name · #926 in 2025 · Uniqueness 66/100
In 2025, 255 baby boys were named Kiaan, placing it at #926 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1753, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 7,059 boys born in 2025 was named Kiaan.
Babies named Kiaan per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 15-year story
Kiaan first appears in the Social Security records in 2010, when 15 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 337 boys were named Kiaan — good for #752 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Kiaan against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Kiaan in class?
Kiaan scores 66 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Kiaan is most common
Geography matters for names, and Kiaan is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Kiaans were CA (48), TX (26), NJ (20), NY (17), WA (14). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Kiaan
Statistically, parents drawn to Kiaan tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Ivaan, Avyaan, Kanan, Ahaan, and Kilian.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kiaan | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 255 | #924 |
| 2024 | 250 | #927 |
| 2023 | 307 | #803 |
| 2022 | 326 | #776 |
| 2021 | 337 | #752 |
| 2020 | 290 | #800 |
| 2019 | 264 | #849 |
| 2018 | 182 | #1086 |
| 2017 | 190 | #1052 |
| 2016 | 168 | #1145 |
| 2015 | 87 | #1753 |
| 2014 | 53 | #2402 |
| 2013 | 35 | #3122 |
| 2012 | 43 | #2772 |
| 2011 | 40 | #2904 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5741 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kiaan a popular boy name?
Kiaan ranked #926 among boys in 2025 with 255 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1753.
When was the name Kiaan most popular?
Kiaan peaked in 2021, when 337 American boys received the name (ranked #752 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kiaan?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 7,059 newborn American boys was named Kiaan. It scores 66/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.