Keighan
KEE-gun
Keighan is a unisex name of Irish origin, meaning “A variant of 'Keegan', derived from the Irish surname, meaning 'descendant of the fiery one'.”, and peaked in popularity in 2017.
What Keighan Means
“A variant of 'Keegan', derived from the Irish surname, meaning 'descendant of the fiery one'.”
The Story of Keighan
Echoing the fiery spirit of ancient Irish lineage, Keighan is a powerful name for a leader in the making.
A variant of Keegan, Keighan traces its roots to an Irish surname meaning 'descendant of the fiery one.' It evokes a spirit of passionate intensity and strong leadership from ancestral times.
Keighan is a name that resonates with strength for your child. You imagine a charismatic leader, determined and bold, forging their own path with an inner fire.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#20 in 2017
Total Births
189
First Recorded
2006
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