Kiran
Unisex name · Sanskrit · pronounced KEER-un
Verified name
What does Kiran mean?
Ray of light
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 783 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 1538 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Ki
Variant: Keeran
Related: Kiran
Using Kiran across cultures
Unisex in South Asia and easy to pronounce globally.
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