What is the origin of the name Kilyan?

Kilyan is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Kilyan?

Kilyan is currently ranked #4628 in the United States and is new in popularity.

How do you pronounce Kilyan?

Kilyan is pronounced KILL-ee-an.

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BoyIrish

Kilyan

KILL-ee-an

Popularity

#4628

new

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

Peak Year

#22 in 2024

First Recorded

2015

Style

Modern & Trendy, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A modern variation of the Irish name Cillian, meaning 'church' or 'monk'. This is a stylish name choice.

Nickname Watch

Kili Kyle Ian Kill

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Numerology

The Creative

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

Nicknames

Kili Kyle Ian Kill

Spelling Variations

Killian Kilian

Similar Names

Cillian Declan Liam Finn Owen

Personality Traits

StrongDeterminedLoyalKind

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