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Kyan

Boy name · 55 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kyan: 55 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 6 births in 2006.

Kyan is a modern name that likely began as a creative spelling of the Irish name Cian, which comes from the Old Irish *cían* meaning "ancient" or "enduring" – or possibly a variation of the trendy name Kian, itself rooted in the same Gaelic tradition. It rose to prominence in the English-speaking world partly through Kyan Douglas, the grooming expert from the hit television series *Queer Eye for the Straight Guy*, which introduced the name to a global audience. While no major places share its exact form, the root *cían* also appears in the Scottish place-name *Kintail* (from *ceann t-sàile* meaning "head of the sea", a different root). Today, Kyan is often chosen for its fresh, two-syllable feel, sitting alongside similar modern Gaelic adaptations like Kayden or Caelan.