UK boy's name
Kiyan
An English masculine name of Persian origin meaning "king" or "mighty".
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.
Kiyan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kiyan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #691, with 52 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 63 births.
This profile covers 791 England and Wales registrations across 27 recorded years from 1998 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 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 799 living people in the UK are called Kiyan. 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
- • Kiyan ranked #691 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 52 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 63 boys were registered as Kiyan.
- • Kiyan ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #619 in 2024.
- • About 799 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kiyan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#691
2024
Births in 2024
52
Latest year
Peak year
2022
63 births
Estimated living
799
2026
Meaning
What does Kiyan mean?
The name Kiyan originates from the Persian language and culture, with its roots tracing back to ancient Persia, now known as Iran. It is derived from the Old Persian word "Kayān," which refers to a mythical dynasty of Persian kings and heroes from the Shahnameh, the national epic of Iran.
One of the earliest references to the name Kiyan can be found in the Shahnameh, written by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th and early 11th centuries. In this epic, Kiyan is mentioned as the name of a legendary Persian king from the Kayānian dynasty, known for his wisdom and bravery.
The name Kiyan gained popularity throughout the Persian-speaking regions and was used by several notable figures in history. One of the earliest recorded examples is Kiyan Fārsī, a 13th-century Persian poet and philosopher born in Shiraz, Iran. His works explored themes of love, mysticism, and spirituality, and he is considered a prominent figure in the Persian literary tradition.
Another notable bearer of the name Kiyan was Kiyan Mirza, a 16th-century Persian prince and military commander who played a significant role in the Safavid dynasty. He was known for his military prowess and served as the governor of several provinces in Persia.
In more recent times, Kiyan Soltankhah, born in 1976, is a renowned Iranian football player who played as a midfielder for various clubs in Iran and Europe, including the Iranian national team. He is considered one of the greatest Iranian footballers of all time and is widely respected for his skill and dedication to the sport.
Kiyan Karimi, born in 1997, is a Canadian actor and musician of Iranian descent. He has appeared in several television shows and films, including the popular series "The Next Step" and "Shadowhunters." His talent and versatility have earned him recognition in the entertainment industry.
Kiyan Najibi, born in 1982, is an Iranian-American entrepreneur and investor. He co-founded the popular ride-sharing company Uber and served as its chief technology officer. His innovative contributions have significantly impacted the transportation industry and shaped the modern sharing economy.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Kiyan, reflecting its deep roots in Persian culture and its enduring presence across various fields, from literature and philosophy to sports, entertainment, and entrepreneurship.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kiyan over time
The chart below shows babies named Kiyan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 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 Kiyan, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 52 births in 2024, compared with 63 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kiyan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kiyan 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 | #710 | 248 | 5 |
| 2010s | #877 | 359 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1488 | 174 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2086 | 10 | 2 |
Geography
Where Kiyan is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Kiyan. 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.
Kiyan ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #619 in 2024.
Across the UK
Kiyan in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#619 in 2024
4 years of NRS records, 13 total registered
Related
Names similar to Kiyan
- 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
Kiyan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kiyan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kiyan was ranked #691 for boys in England and Wales, with 52 births registered.
When was Kiyan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 63 babies registered as Kiyan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kiyan?
An English masculine name of Persian origin meaning "king" or "mighty".
How many people are called Kiyan in the UK?
A total of 791 babies have been registered as Kiyan across the 27 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 13 more in Scotland.
Where is Kiyan most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Kiyan ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #619 in 2024. 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.