Keyan
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Keyan: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2017.
Keyan is a name with multiple cultural roots, most commonly a variant of the Irish and Scottish Gaelic name Cian, meaning "ancient" or "enduring," derived from the Old Irish *cían*. It also appears as a Persian name meaning "king" or "royal," and a Welsh name related to "kein" (fair or blessed). One of the most famed bearers is Keyan Farlander, a character from the *Star Wars: X-Wing* video game series, though no prominent real-life celebrities share the name widely. There are no major place connections, though the root "Cian" appears in several Irish townland names. In Scotland, Keyan has been a relatively rare but steady choice since the 2000s, often chosen by parents seeking a modern, streamlined spelling of the classic Cian, reflecting a broader trend toward simplified Gaelic names.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20173 babies
- Latest (2017)
- #7333 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2017
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y