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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Little dark one
- Origin
- Irish (anglicized form of Ciarán); also used as an anglicization of Sanskrit Kiran
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KEER-an
Kieran is a classic boy's name with a worldly feel, pronounced KEER-an. It's the Irish anglicized form of Ciarán, and it's also used as an anglicization of the Sanskrit Kiran. The name means "little dark one."
Meaning & Origin of Kieran
Meaning: Little dark one.
Origin: Irish (anglicized form of Ciarán); also used as an anglicization of Sanskrit Kiran.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Kieran
KEER-anIPA /ˈkɪərən/
Popularity of Kieran
Kieran ranked #440 in the U.S. in 2024, with 713 babies given the name. That's both its latest and its highest rank in the data, which runs from 1918 to 2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Kieran mean?
Little dark one. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Kieran?
Kieran is pronounced KEER-an (IPA: /ˈkɪərən/).
Is Kieran a popular name right now?
Kieran is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #440 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1918–2024.)
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