Keiran
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Keiran first appeared in US Social Security records in 1998.
Over 143 babies have been named Keiran in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Keiran is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,373 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #20,373
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Keiran is also used as a boy name, ranked #5092.
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About the Name Keiran
Keiran is a girl name .
Is Keiran a boy or girl name? Keiran is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #20,373 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,092. Keiran is more commonly used as a boy name.
Keiran is currently ranked #20,373 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Keiran include Kei, Keir, Keiry, Keirie, Key, Keie, and Keikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Keiran include Keira, Keiry . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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