UK boy's name
Kion
Originating from Swahili, it refers to something of great power and majesty.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kion is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kion popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2921, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 26 births.
This profile covers 206 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 1997 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 27% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 208 living people in the UK are called Kion. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kion ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 26 boys were registered as Kion.
- • Kion ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #707 in 2016.
- • About 208 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kion as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2921
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2017
26 births
Estimated living
208
2026
Meaning
What does Kion mean?
The name Kion is believed to have its origins in the Swahili language, which is widely spoken in East Africa, particularly in countries like Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. It is derived from the Swahili word "kion," which means "king" or "ruler."
In Swahili culture, names often carry significant meanings and can reflect the hopes, aspirations, or circumstances surrounding a child's birth. The name Kion was likely given to express the parents' desire for their son to possess qualities associated with leadership, strength, and authority.
While the exact origins of the name Kion are not well-documented, it is believed to have been in use among Swahili-speaking communities for centuries. However, there are no known historical references to the name in ancient texts or religious scriptures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kion can be found in the late 19th century, when it was used by a Kenyan nobleman and leader, Kion Mwangi (1865-1943). He was a prominent figure in the resistance against British colonial rule and played a significant role in the Giriama uprising of the 1920s.
Another notable figure who bore the name Kion was Kion Ngatho (1890-1972), a Kenyan politician and activist who advocated for the rights of the Kikuyu people during the colonial era. He was a member of the Kenyan African Union and worked tirelessly to promote the interests of his community.
In more recent history, Kion Kashefi (1949-2018) was an Afghan writer, poet, and academic. He authored several books and was known for his contributions to Afghan literature and culture.
Kion Nushi (born 1972) is an Albanian film director and screenwriter. He is best known for his critically acclaimed films, which often explore themes of identity, family, and social issues.
Kion Ahadi (born 1983) is a Tanzanian musician and singer-songwriter. He has gained popularity for his fusion of traditional Swahili music with contemporary styles, and his songs often carry messages of social awareness and empowerment.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Kion throughout history. While not an exhaustive list, it highlights the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who have borne this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kion over time
The chart below shows babies named Kion registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kion, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 26 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kion by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kion was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2210 | 55 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3077 | 81 | 8 |
| 2000s | #2532 | 63 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2642 | 7 | 2 |
Geography
Where Kion is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Kion. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Kion ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #707 in 2016.
Across the UK
Kion in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#707 in 2016
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Kion
- Kieran 30,429
- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kion: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kion in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kion was ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Kion most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 26 babies registered as Kion in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kion?
Originating from Swahili, it refers to something of great power and majesty.
How many people are called Kion in the UK?
A total of 206 babies have been registered as Kion across the 25 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Kion most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Kion ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #707 in 2016. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.