Arun vs Kiyan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arun

Boy #6,071 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, reddish glow of sunrise"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Tamil Buddhist Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,071
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kiyan

Boy #1,385 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, royal"

Origin: Persian Kay dynasty

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,385
Total SSA Count
135
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arun Rank #6,071
Kiyan Rank #1,385

Kiyan is more popular, ranked #1385 vs #6071 for Arun.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arun or Kiyan more popular?

Kiyan is more popular, ranked #1385 compared to Arun at #6071 in the United States.

What do Arun and Kiyan mean?

Arun means "dawn, reddish glow of sunrise" (Sanskrit origin). Kiyan means "king, royal" (Persian Kay dynasty origin).

Are Arun and Kiyan boy or girl names?

Arun is primarily a boy name. Kiyan is primarily a boy name.

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