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Kirin

Pronunciation: [ k-IHR-ihn ]

Girl Name #33,972 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kirin is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-IHR-ihn.

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

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#33,972
Total SSA Count
6

Nicknames

Kir Kiy Kirie

Also a Boy Name

Kirin is also used as a boy name, ranked #3101.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kirin

Is Kirin a boy or girl name?
Kirin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #33972. As a boy name, it is ranked #3101. Kirin is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Kirin?
Kirin is pronounced k-IHR-ihn.
How popular is the name Kirin?
Kirin is currently ranked #33972 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Kirin?
Common nicknames for Kirin include Kir, Kiy, and Kirie.
Is Kirin a common or rare name?
Kirin is an uncommon name, ranked #33972 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kirin

Kirin is a girl name .

Is Kirin a boy or girl name? Kirin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #33,972 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,101. Kirin is more commonly used as a boy name.

Kirin is currently ranked #33,972 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Kirin include Kir, Kiy, and Kirie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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