Kivan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kivan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2012.
Over 6 babies have been named Kivan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kivan is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #24,296 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #24,296
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Kivan
Kivan is a boy name .
Kivan is currently ranked #24,296 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kivan include Kiv, Kiy, Kiie, and Kivkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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