Ian

Pronunciation: [ EE-uhn ]

Girl Name #14,895 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Ian is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EE-uhn.

Parents who love the name Ian often also consider Iantha, Ian, Ianthe .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #14,895
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Iana #4400 Ianna #4517

Also a Boy Name

Ian is also used as a boy name, ranked #75.

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Iantha Ian Ianthe Ianthia Ialene Iain Iana Iasia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ian

Is Ian a boy or girl name?

Ian is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #14895. As a boy name, it is ranked #75. Ian is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Ian?

Ian is pronounced EE-uhn.

How popular is the name Ian?

Ian is currently ranked #14895 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Ian a common or rare name?

Ian is an uncommon name, ranked #14895 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ian

Ian is a girl name .

Is Ian a boy or girl name? Ian is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #14,895 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #75. Ian is more commonly used as a boy name.

Ian is currently ranked #14,895 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Ian include Iana, Ianna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

Ian