Boy · #4,377 in 2026

Kilyan

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

Current Rank

#4,377

Peak Rank

#4,377 (2026)

Total Babies

133

5-Yr Trend

+140%

2015

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#4377

Peak Rank

133

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kilyan

Kilyan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2015, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 24 Kilyans were born — ranking #4,377 that year. As of 2026, Kilyan ranks #4,377 for baby boys with 24 births, rising sharply (+140% over the past five years). In total, more than 133 Kilyans 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

500+

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Names that sound like Kilyan

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

Kilian
Kalian
Cailean
Calean
Killian
Killion
Killen
Killeen
Cleon
Kalium
Killoran
Kilman

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kilyan

What does the name Kilyan mean?

Kilyan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2015. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kilyan in 2026?

In 2026, Kilyan ranks #4,377 among boys' names in the U.S., with 24 babies given the name that year.

When was Kilyan most popular?

Kilyan reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #4,377 that year with 24 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kilyan most popular?

Kilyan has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kilyan.

Is Kilyan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kilyan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kilyan include Berwin, Eith, Des. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kilyan

Kilyan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2015 and has accumulated 133 births in the dataset. Kilyan's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #4,377. Use the chart and map above to compare Kilyan'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.