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Kier

Pronunciation: [ k-IHR ]

Boy Name #16,619 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kier is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-IHR.

Parents who love the name Kier often also consider Seab, Alok, Flores .

Popularity Over Time

#16,619
Current Rank
Peaked 1971 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#16,619
Total SSA Count
7

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kier

Is Kier a boy or girl name?
Kier is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #16619. As a girl name, it is ranked #62377. Kier is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Kier?
Kier is pronounced k-IHR.
How popular is the name Kier?
Kier is currently ranked #16619 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Kier a common or rare name?
Kier is an uncommon name, ranked #16619 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kier

Kier is a boy name .

Is Kier a boy or girl name? Kier is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,619 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #62,377. Kier is more commonly used as a boy name.

Kier is currently ranked #16,619 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Kier include Kieran, Kiernan, Kien . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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