Kiran: name meaning, origin & popularity
- Meaning
- “ray of light”
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Say it
- KEER-un · 2 syllables
- Used for
- Both (38% girls, 62% boys since 1880)
Kiran comes from Sanskrit kirana, meaning 'ray' or 'beam of light.' It is widely used in India for all genders, though usage varies by region.
How popular is Kiran?
Babies named Kiran in 2024152
2024 rank#1,344 boys
Peak year2008
Total US babies since 18804,868
Kiran has been fairly stable over the last fifteen years.
Names like Kiran
Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.
- Jaivictory · Sanskrit
Kiran questions
What does the name Kiran mean?
Kiran means "ray of light". It comes from Sanskrit. Kiran comes from Sanskrit kirana, meaning 'ray' or 'beam of light.' It is widely used in India for all genders, though usage varies by region.
Is Kiran a boy or girl name?
Kiran is used for both: about 38% of US babies named Kiran since 1880 were girls.
How popular is Kiran?
152 US babies were named Kiran in 2024. Its peak year was 2008.
How do you pronounce Kiran?
Kiran is usually pronounced KEER-un.
Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.