Declining since 2020, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Khyan since 2006
Babies named Khyan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 88 |
| 2020s | 42 |
Meaning & origin
The name Khyan first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2006, and its highest popularity came in 2019, when it became most frequently chosen. Since 2020, its usage has been declining, reflecting a trajectory that is falling. With a current rank of 12,008 in 2025, Khyan remains a rare choice, with about 1 in 341,615 male newborns receiving the name. Its modern spelling sets it apart from the traditional Irish Cian, offering parents a distinctive yet phonetically straightforward option.
Khyan is likely a modern respelling or variant of Kian, itself an anglicization of the Irish name Cian (pronounced KEE-an). Cian derives from the Old Irish word cían, meaning 'long, enduring' or 'ancient.' In Irish mythology, Cian was a warrior and the father of the great hero Lugh. The spelling with 'y' and a final 'n' gives the name a contemporary feel, and it has been used in the United States since at least 2006, possibly influenced by the phonetic appeal and the popularity of similar-sounding names like Ryan and Kian.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ky
Sibling names for Khyan
Names that share Khyan's style, for a brother or sister.
