Declining since 2013, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Keyaan since 2004
Babies named Keyaan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 37 |
| 2010s | 144 |
| 2020s | 71 |
Meaning & origin
Keyaan is a modern name that entered U.S. records in 2004, a time when innovative spellings and sounds were gaining popularity. Its peak came in 2013, but usage has been declining since then, with a 2025 rank of 9,714. The name's appeal lies in its melodic sound and cross-cultural potential, drawing loosely from Irish and Persian roots. While it has not appeared in any top-state lists, its rarity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique name. The trajectory shows a clear falling trend, with the highest usage concentrated in the 2010s. As a modern coinage, Keyaan reflects the creative naming patterns of early 21st-century America.
Keyaan is a modern English coinage, likely influenced by the Irish name Cian (pronounced KEE-an) and the Persian name Kian (meaning 'king' or 'royal'). It emerged in the United States in the early 2000s as part of a trend of names ending in '-aan' or '-yan', possibly inspired by names like Ayaan and Rayan. The name has no established historical usage in either Irish or Persian contexts, making it a contemporary invention.
“Keyaan” around the world
Where Keyaan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Key, Kian
Sibling names for Keyaan
Names that share Keyaan's style, for a brother or sister.
