US Popularity:713
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):Celtic
Meaning:bright-headed; little warrior; church
Killian is a masculine name of Irish origin that is rich with meaning. A variant spelling of Cillian, this name comes from the Celtic word ceallach, and translates to “bright-headed” and “little warrior.” This makes Killian a wonderful choice to help baby embrace their strong spirit and beautiful mind. Killian also comes from the Irish word cill, which means “church,” giving you and baby a unique way to celebrate your faith together.
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How Popular Is The Name Killian?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Killian is currently #377 on The Bump
Boy:Killian is currently #222 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Killian is currently #713 in U.S. births
Boy:Killian is currently #366 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#366
in 2023
- 2
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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