Kiyan vs Ilyas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Ilyas

Boy #1,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew Eliyahu via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,248
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kiyan Rank #1,385
Ilyas Rank #1,248

Ilyas is more popular, ranked #1248 vs #1385 for Kiyan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kiyan or Ilyas more popular?

Ilyas is more popular, ranked #1248 compared to Kiyan at #1385 in the United States.

What do Kiyan and Ilyas mean?

Kiyan means "king, royal" (Persian Kay dynasty origin). Ilyas means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew Eliyahu via Arabic origin).

Are Kiyan and Ilyas boy or girl names?

Kiyan is primarily a boy name. Ilyas is primarily a boy name.

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