Kealan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Kealan is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Kealan often also consider Barrington, Cotton, Vivien .
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Historical Record
Kealan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 338 babies have been named Kealan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kealan is past its peak , currently ranked #9,427 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,427
- Total SSA Count
- 9
Nicknames
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"place name turned given name"
#9,563 in US
Arabic (qutun) via English origin
"cotton plant, soft white fiber"
#9,247 in US
Latin (vivus via Vivianus) origin
"full of life, lively, alive"
#9,265 in US
Latin origin
"island of goats"
#9,547 in US
Hebrew origin
"Gift of God; one who is like God"
#9,262 in US
English origin
"Long meadow or clearing in the woods"
#9,599 in US
Old English origin
"perfect joy, supreme happiness"
#9,286 in US
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About the Name Kealan
Kealan is a boy name .
Kealan is currently ranked #9,427 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kealan include Kea, Key, Keaie, and Kealie. 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