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Cillian

KIL-ee-ən

Popularity

#13797

rising

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

3,492

Peak Year

#674 in 2024

First Recorded

1995

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An Irish name derived from 'ceall', meaning 'church' or 'bright-headed'. It is associated with Saint Cillian, an Irish missionary to Bavaria.

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KillIan

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Cillian Murphy

    Irish actor known for roles in 'Peaky Blinders'

Nicknames

KillIan

Spelling Variations

KillianCilliann

Similar Names

DeclanRonanLiamOwen

Personality Traits

IntelligentCreativeCharismaticSpiritual

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