Ciaran

At a Glance: Name: Ciaran – Meaning: little dark one – Origin: Irish – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: KEER-an

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Ciaran is a boy's name from Ireland, verified to mean "little dark one." It's pronounced KEER-an (IPA /ˈkɪərən/). In the U.S., it fits the global-explorer and bold-trailblazer style categories.

Meaning & Origin of Ciaran

Meaning: Little dark one.

Origin: Irish.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Ciaran

Phonetic: KEER-an   IPA: /ˈkɪərən/

Popularity of Ciaran

Across SSA data going back to 1959, Ciaran's highest rank ever recorded is #1776, reached in 2024 with 92 babies given the name that year — its most recent year on record is also its peak.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 1959–2024.

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Names With a Similar Story

Derived from shared style, era, and origin data (or, for names without a catalog record, a similar Social Security popularity trajectory) — not a hand-picked list.

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FAQ

What does the name Ciaran mean?

Little dark one. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ciaran)

How do you pronounce Ciaran?

Ciaran is pronounced KEER-an (IPA: /ˈkɪərən/).

Is Ciaran a popular name right now?

Ciaran is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1776 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1959–2024.)

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