Kiran
keer-in
US Popularity:3135
Origin:Sanskrit
Other Origin(s):Irish
Meaning:Bean of light; He who was born in a dark place
Kiran is a boy's name of Sanskrit that means "beam of light." Forged from the Sanskrit word kiraṇa, meaning "ray" or "ray of light," Kiran embodies the very essence of nourishment. One may link Kiran to the similar-sounding Kieran, which comes from the Irish Ciaran, and offers an alternative and diometric meaning of "he who was born in a park place." But, one cannot have the light without the dark, and Kiran offers baby a legacy of enlightened thought and inspiring deeds.
How Popular Is The Name Kiran?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Kiran is currently #863 on The Bump
Boy:Kiran is currently #480 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Kiran is currently #3135 in U.S. births
Boy:Kiran is currently #1591 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1591
in 2023
+ 25
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 451
Ancestry, Kiran Family History
House of Names, Kiran History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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