Kiyan
Every Kiyan since 1995 — 2,188 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kiyan
Kiyan is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,076 in 2025 with 200 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 2,188 American babies have been named Kiyan. Its peak came in 2025, when 200 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kiyan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kiyan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 200 | #1,076 |
| 2024 | — | — | 135 | #1,392 |
| 2023 | — | — | 135 | #1,383 |
| 2022 | — | — | 105 | #1,645 |
| 2021 | — | — | 104 | #1,626 |
| 2020 | — | — | 103 | #1,587 |
| 2019 | — | — | 101 | #1,630 |
| 2018 | — | — | 111 | #1,534 |
| 2017 | — | — | 115 | #1,474 |
| 2016 | — | — | 103 | #1,594 |
| 2015 | — | — | 126 | #1,376 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,872 | 148 | #1,232 |
| 2013 | — | — | 159 | #1,142 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,791 | 172 | #1,088 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,456 | 99 | #1,575 |
| 2010 | — | — | 48 | #2,572 |
| 2009 | — | — | 20 | #4,848 |
| 2008 | — | — | 26 | #3,994 |
| 2007 | — | — | 24 | #4,194 |
| 2006 | — | — | 8 | #9,202 |
| 2005 | — | — | 15 | #5,452 |
| 2004 | — | — | 16 | #5,143 |
| 2003 | — | — | 15 | #5,168 |
| 2002 | — | — | 12 | #5,915 |
| 2001 | — | — | 13 | #5,538 |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,612 |
| 1995 | — | — | 9 | #6,198 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kiyan in 2025?
Kiyan ranked #1,076 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 200 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kiyan?
2,188 babies have been named Kiyan in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kiyan most popular?
Kiyan peaked in 2025, when 200 newborns received the name.
Is Kiyan a boy or girl name?
Kiyan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kiyan rising or falling?
Kiyan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.