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Kieran

Pronunciation: [ k-EER-uhn ]

Girl Name #10,112 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kieran is a girl name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EER-uhn.

Parents who love the name Kieran often also consider Kittie, Kizzie, Kitty .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#10,112
Total SSA Count
11

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Kie Kiy Kierie Kiery

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Kieran is also used as a boy name, ranked #441.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kieran

Is Kieran a boy or girl name?
Kieran is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #10112. As a boy name, it is ranked #441. Kieran is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Kieran?
Kieran is pronounced k-EER-uhn.
How popular is the name Kieran?
Kieran is currently ranked #10112 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Kieran?
Common nicknames for Kieran include Kie, Kiy, Kierie, and Kiery.
Is Kieran a common or rare name?
Kieran is an uncommon name, ranked #10112 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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.

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