Holding steady.
Popularity of Keian since 1993
Babies named Keian per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 127 |
| 2010s | 134 |
| 2020s | 49 |
Meaning & origin
Keian is a modern American coinage that first appeared in Social Security records in 1993, reflecting a pattern of inventive K-initial names. The name saw its peak usage in 2009 but has never entered the top 1000, maintaining a stable trajectory since the 2000s. It was recorded in a few states, though not concentrated in any particular region. Its obscurity appeals to parents seeking a distinct yet intuitively pronounced name, echoing the sounds of more common variants like Keon and Kian.
Keian is a modern given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1993. It may be a respelling of similar names such as Keon (itself a modern variant of Eoin or John) or Kian (an Irish name meaning 'ancient'). Its rise in the 2000s reflects a broader trend of names beginning with the 'K' sound and ending in '-an' or '-en'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kai
Sibling names for Keian
Names that share Keian's style, for a brother or sister.
