Elyas vs Kiyan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elyas

Boy #1,228 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,228
Total SSA Count
163
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Ely

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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
Nicknames
Ki

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Popularity Comparison

Elyas Rank #1,228
Kiyan Rank #1,385

Elyas is more popular, ranked #1228 vs #1385 for Kiyan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elyas ___

  • Elyas James
  • Elyas Noah
  • Elyas Finn
  • Elyas Sebastian
  • Elyas Theodore
  • Elyas August

Kiyan ___

  • Kiyan Ali
  • Kiyan Reza
  • Kiyan Ahmad
  • Kiyan James
  • Kiyan Darius
  • Kiyan Leo

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Elyas

Mia Sofia Ibrahim Yusuf Leila

If you choose Kiyan

Dara Arya Cyrus Yasmin Shirin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elyas or Kiyan more popular?

Elyas is more popular, ranked #1228 compared to Kiyan at #1385 in the United States.

What do Elyas and Kiyan mean?

Elyas means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Kiyan means "king, royal" (Persian Kay dynasty origin).

Are Elyas and Kiyan boy or girl names?

Elyas is primarily a boy name. Kiyan is primarily a boy name.

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