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Kilian

KIL-ee-ən

Popularity

#1050

rising

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Irish

Total Births

2,539

Peak Year

#212 in 2023

First Recorded

1970

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Irish 'ceall' meaning 'church' or the Germanic 'kilia' meaning 'strife'.

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KilKilly

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Saint Kilian

    Irish missionary and martyr, apostle of Franconia.

  • Cillian Murphy

    Irish actor known for roles in 'Peaky Blinders'.

Nicknames

KilKilly

Spelling Variations

CillianKillian

Similar Names

DeclanRonanOwenLiam

Personality Traits

BraveIntelligentStrongIndependentLoyal

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