Kavian
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kavian first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 165 babies have been named Kavian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kavian is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,136 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,136
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Kavian
Kavian is a boy name .
Kavian is currently ranked #8,136 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kavian include Kav, Kavi, Kaviy, Kaviie, Kay, Kaie, and Kavkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kavian include Kavi, Kavion, Kavir, Kavin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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