Kiyaan vs Rehan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kiyaan

Boy #3,178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king of kings, realm"

Origin: Persian Kayanian dynasty

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Afghan South Asian Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,178
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ki, Kia

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Rehan

Boy #3,206 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sweet basil, fragrant herb"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,206
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rey, Han

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kiyaan Rank #3,178
Rehan Rank #3,206

Kiyaan is more popular, ranked #3178 vs #3206 for Rehan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kiyaan ___

  • Kiyaan Arash
  • Kiyaan Dara
  • Kiyaan Ramin
  • Kiyaan Ali
  • Kiyaan Cyrus
  • Kiyaan Farhad

Rehan ___

  • Rehan Ali
  • Rehan Omar
  • Rehan Hassan
  • Rehan Ibrahim
  • Rehan Zayn
  • Rehan Malik

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kiyaan

Aryan Cyrus Dara Shirin Layla

If you choose Rehan

Aisha Zara Yusuf Fatima Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kiyaan or Rehan more popular?

Kiyaan is more popular, ranked #3178 compared to Rehan at #3206 in the United States.

What do Kiyaan and Rehan mean?

Kiyaan means "king of kings, realm" (Persian Kayanian dynasty origin). Rehan means "sweet basil, fragrant herb" (Arabic origin).

Are Kiyaan and Rehan boy or girl names?

Kiyaan is primarily a boy name. Rehan is primarily a boy name.

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