Kiernan
Pronunciation: [ k-IHRN-uhn ]
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,013
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Boy Name
Kiernan is also used as a boy name, ranked #3148.
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About the Name Kiernan
Kiernan is a girl name .
Is Kiernan a boy or girl name? Kiernan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,013 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,148. Kiernan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kiernan is currently ranked #28,013 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kiernan include Kie, Kiy, Kierie, and Kiery. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kiernan include Kiera, Kierra, Kiersten . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.