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Kyran
BoyIrish· “variant of Kieran; little dark one”
- Meaning
- variant of Kieran; little dark one
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- KEER-uhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,133
- US babies 2025
- 68
- Best rank
- #1,031 (2012)
- Peak year
- 2012
Meaning and origin of Kyran
Kyran is an Irish name that is usually said to mean “variant of Kieran; little dark one”.
Kyran is a variant spelling of Kieran, from the Irish Ciarán, which comes from ciar, dark, with a diminutive ending, giving the sense of little dark one. Saint Ciarán of Clonmacnoise, founder of a famous monastery on the River Shannon, is among several early Irish saints to bear the name. The y spelling gives it a slightly more modern look while keeping the familiar KEER-uhn sound. It fits well with other Irish names that have crossed into wider use, such as Declan and Rowan, and it stays easy to pronounce in English.
Popularity over time
Kyran first appears in US Social Security records in 1933. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,031 in 2012, the same year it reached its highest count of 189 babies. In 2025, 68 babies were named Kyran, and it ranked #2,133 nationally. That is 37% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #5,932 in 1980, #1,809 in 2000, #1,187 in 2010, and #2,133 in 2025. Of the 3,149 US boys named Kyran since records began, 43% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 819 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Corbyn, Gionni, Leeland, Graeme, and Jacen.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Kyran ranked highest in Missouri, North Carolina, and Georgia.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | #945 | 5 |
| North Carolina | #1094 | 7 |
| Georgia | #1462 | 5 |
| Texas | #2453 | 6 |
| California | #2656 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 97% of US babies named Kyran over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Kyran is usually pronounced KEER-uhn, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with K and ends in “-an”.
Middle names for Kyran
A few middle names that flow with Kyran: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Kyran
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kyran mean?
Kyran is an Irish name that is usually said to mean “variant of Kieran; little dark one”.
What is the origin of the name Kyran?
Kyran has Irish roots. Kyran is a variant spelling of Kieran, from the Irish Ciarán, which comes from ciar, dark, with a diminutive ending, giving the sense of little dark one.
Is Kyran a popular name?
Not especially. Kyran ranked #2,133 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Kyran a boy or girl name?
Kyran is mainly a boy's name. About 97% of US babies named Kyran over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Kyran?
Kyran is usually pronounced KEER-uhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings