Kiran

Kiran - A very unique male name

Kiran appeared on the charts for the first time in 1980 on position #2331. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kiran and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kiran? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kiran. The baby boy name Kiran was given to 105 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1273 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 13,965 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kiran peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1273.

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Kiran is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kiran is currently topping the baby name charts in Massachusetts at position #490 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,983.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kiran is where you live.

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Kiran origin and meaning

Sanskrit (Indian)

From Sanskrit kirana, 'ray of light, sunbeam'

Kiran is a well-established unisex name in India, from a Sanskrit word for a ray of light; this profile is the boy's use. It has been present in US data since 1980 and reached its highest US use so far in 2025. Its two syllables travel easily between languages.

Attested etymology

Kiran is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Kiran, pop culture references for the name Kiran and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kiran

We've found the following names that sound similar to Kiran, sorted by popularity.

Kareem / Kieran / Karim / Kyren / Kyron / Karon / Kyran / Karen / Kyrin / Karam /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Kiran

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Kiran a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kiran?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KEER-un · /ˈkɪərən/
South Asian pronunciation stresses the second syllable (kee-RAHN); Anglicized use often stresses the first

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Kiran appeals to parents wanting a genuine Sanskrit name with a bright meaning that English speakers can say.

Worth knowing

• Often confused with the Irish name Kieran, a different name