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Sultan vs Kiyan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sultan

Boy #1,298 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler, authority, power"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,298
Total SSA Count
151
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Sultan Rank #1,298
Kiyan Rank #1,385

Sultan is more popular, ranked #1298 vs #1385 for Kiyan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sultan or Kiyan more popular?

Sultan is more popular, ranked #1298 compared to Kiyan at #1385 in the United States.

What do Sultan and Kiyan mean?

Sultan means "ruler, authority, power" (Arabic origin). Kiyan means "king, royal" (Persian Kay dynasty origin).

Are Sultan and Kiyan boy or girl names?

Sultan is primarily a boy name. Kiyan is primarily a boy name.

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