Keran
Keran is a girl baby name. Ranked #36,368 in the US, popular nicknames include Ker, Key, and Kerie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Keran is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Keran often also consider Christiane, Timmy, Shena .
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Historical Record
Keran first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 25 babies have been named Keran in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Keran is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,368 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,368
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Also a Boy Name
Keran is also used as a boy name, ranked #32589.
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About the Name Keran
Keran is a girl name .
Is Keran a boy or girl name? Keran is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #36,368 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #32,589. Keran is more commonly used as a boy name.
Keran is currently ranked #36,368 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Keran include Ker, Key, and Kerie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis