Kilian
Pronunciation: [ k-IHL-ee-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kilian first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 27 babies have been named Kilian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kilian is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,516 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #30,516
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Kilian
Kilian is a girl name .
Is Kilian a boy or girl name? Kilian is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #30,516 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,052. Kilian is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kilian is currently ranked #30,516 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kilian include Kil, Kili, Kiliy, Kiliie, Kiy, Kiie, and Kilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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