Kiaran
English (Rare) · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kiaran
Kiaran is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic "Ciaran," meaning "little dark one" or "dark-haired," from the root "ciar" meaning dark.
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Etymology
Kiaran is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic "Ciaran," meaning "little dark one" or "dark-haired," from the root "ciar" meaning dark. The name has strong Irish Catholic heritage and is historically associated with Saint Ciaran of Saighir, an early Irish saint, making it prominent in Irish and Irish-diaspora communities.
Kiaran currently ranks #11,635 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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