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Kiran

male

Meaning

"Ray of Light"

Kiran is a Sanskrit name meaning ray of light, used across genders and widely represented in South Asian naming.

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Popularity History of Kiran

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1344Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1344

Kiran was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+253

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Kiran

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Kiran, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginSanskrit
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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