Kiven
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kiven first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 307 babies have been named Kiven in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kiven is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,742 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,742
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old French/Norman origin
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#29,839 in US
Old French Girard origin
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Latin origin
"of the Cornelius family"
#29,629 in US
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About the Name Kiven
Kiven is a boy name .
Kiven is currently ranked #29,742 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kiven include Kiv, Kiy, Kiie, and Kivkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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