Faris vs Kiyan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faris

Boy #1,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Persia (place name)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian Malaysian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,452
Total SSA Count
125
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Far, Fay, Faie

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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

Faris Rank #1,452
Kiyan Rank #1,385

Kiyan is more popular, ranked #1385 vs #1452 for Faris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faris ___

  • Faris Ali
  • Faris Hassan
  • Faris Malik
  • Faris Ibrahim
  • Faris Yusuf
  • Faris Tariq

Kiyan ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Faris

Layla Nour Zara Tariq Yasmin

If you choose Kiyan

Dara Arya Cyrus Yasmin Shirin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faris or Kiyan more popular?

Kiyan is more popular, ranked #1385 compared to Faris at #1452 in the United States.

What do Faris and Kiyan mean?

Faris means "Persia (place name)" (Arabic origin). Kiyan means "king, royal" (Persian Kay dynasty origin).

Are Faris and Kiyan boy or girl names?

Faris is primarily a boy name. Kiyan is primarily a boy name.

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