Ivy vs Kilyan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivy

Girl #36 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ivy plant, climbing vine"

Origin: Old English ifig

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36
Total SSA Count
5,323
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ives

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Kilyan

Boy #4,586 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"church, monastic cell"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish French German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,586
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kil, Killy, Ian

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Popularity Comparison

Ivy Rank #36
Kilyan Rank #4,586

Ivy is more popular, ranked #36 vs #4586 for Kilyan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ivy ___

  • Ivy Rose
  • Ivy Mae
  • Ivy Grace
  • Ivy Jean
  • Ivy Claire
  • Ivy Louise

Kilyan ___

  • Kilyan James
  • Kilyan Patrick
  • Kilyan Flynn
  • Kilyan Beau
  • Kilyan Cole
  • Kilyan Sean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ivy

Violet Hazel Jasper Willow Clover

If you choose Kilyan

Cillian Declan Riordan Finola Saoirse

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivy or Kilyan more popular?

Ivy is more popular, ranked #36 compared to Kilyan at #4586 in the United States.

What do Ivy and Kilyan mean?

Ivy means "ivy plant, climbing vine" (Old English ifig origin). Kilyan means "church, monastic cell" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ivy and Kilyan boy or girl names?

Ivy is primarily a girl name. Kilyan is primarily a boy name.

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