Kieran
Pronunciation: [ k-EER-uhn ]
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #10,112
- Total SSA Count
- 11
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Boy Name
Kieran is also used as a boy name, ranked #441.
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About the Name Kieran
Kieran is a girl name .
Is Kieran a boy or girl name? Kieran is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #10,112 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #441. Kieran is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kieran is currently ranked #10,112 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kieran include Kie, Kiy, Kierie, and Kiery. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kieran include Kiera, Kierra, Kiersten . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.