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Killian

KIL-ee-ən

Popularity

#8687

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

16,046

Peak Year

#1,527 in 2017

First Recorded

1915

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From the Irish name Cillian, meaning 'bright-headed' or 'warrior'.

Nickname Watch

KillIan

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Cillian Murphy

    Irish actor known for Peaky Blinders.

  • Saint Killian

    Irish missionary and martyr.

Nicknames

KillIan

Spelling Variations

CillianKilian

Similar Names

RonanDeclanLiam

Personality Traits

BraveIntelligentCharismaticLeader

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