Khiyan
A boy's name of Persian origin with 76 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and one syllable, Khiyan hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 2011, with 76 total recorded births.
Khiyan is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Khiyan is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Khiyan is a boy's baby name of Persian origin, related to the Old Persian and Avestan traditions. The name may connect to Kayān, the legendary royal dynasty of ancient Persia, suggesting a meaning of 'noble' or 'belonging to the royal line.'
Khiyan has a strong, exotic sound that carries the ancient heritage of Persian civilization. It suits parents of Persian heritage or those drawn to names with a regal, historically deep character rooted in one of the world's oldest empires.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Khiyan's final sounds are clean, contemporary — among the most common endings in modern American names. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Khiyan softens that pattern, giving it a more versatile feel.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Khiyan's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Khiyan has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2011.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 71 | — |
The Story of Khiyan
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2012, Khiyan is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Khiyan are most likely born between 2011 and 2020.
How rare is Khiyan?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Khiyan is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2011, peaked in the 2010s with 71 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Khiyan by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(8 years, 2011–2020)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | #13166 |
| 2017 | 5 | #13344 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6948 |
| 2015 | 7 | #10148 |
| 2014 | 6 | #11486 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6837 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4613 |
| 2011 | 8 | #9223 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2011–2020