Cian
Pronunciation: [ sh-EEN ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cian first appeared in US Social Security records in 1998.
Over 27 babies have been named Cian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cian is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #52,458 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #52,458
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Cian
Cian is a girl name .
Is Cian a boy or girl name? Cian is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #52,458 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,535. Cian is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cian is currently ranked #52,458 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Cian include Ciara, Cianna, Ciana . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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