Baby name
Kiyan
/KEE-an/
Meaning
“King or royal (Persian); existence (Arabic); ancient (Irish)”
Primarily Persian, meaning 'king' or 'royal'. It also has Arabic roots for 'existence' and Irish links to 'ancient'.
How it ages.
Kiyan is less common today, which can make it feel familiar yet unexpectedly distinctive.
The cultural moment.
Use of Kiyan is easing gradually in Scotland, but the name remains familiar and usable.