Boy · #7,224 in 2026

Kelian

Name: Popularity of the name Kelian in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kelian, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,224

Peak Rank

#6,823 (2022)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+29%

2011

First Year

2024

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#6823

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kelian

Kelian first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2011, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 12 Kelians were born — ranking #6,823 that year. As of 2026, Kelian ranks #7,224 for baby boys with 11 births, rising sharply (+29% over the past five years). In total, more than 90 Kelians have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Kelian

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kelian is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kelian

What does the name Kelian mean?

Kelian is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2011. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kelian in 2026?

In 2026, Kelian ranks #7,224 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Kelian most popular?

Kelian reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #6,823 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Kelian a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kelian is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kelian?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kelian include Famous, Saifullah, Makaveli. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kelian

Kelian is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 90 births in the dataset. Kelian's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #6,823. Use the chart and map above to compare Kelian's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.