Gender: Male
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Ancient, Ancient or enduring.
Pronunciation: kee-an, kiːən, SH IY N
Popularity Rank: #12,267
Derived from the Irish word 'cían' meaning 'ancient' or 'enduring'. It is also associated with the mythological figure Cian, son of the god Lugh.
The name Cian is of Irish origin and means Ancient, Ancient or enduring.. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Cian is commonly found in Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America, and 46 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: kee-an
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): kiːən
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH IY N
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Cian is recorded 3,921 times globally, ranking it as the 12,267th most common name worldwide.
Cian is most prevalent in Ireland, with 3,004 occurrences, making it the 96th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Cian is found among 1 in every 31 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | #96 | 1 : 31 |
| United Kingdom | #1,923 | 1 : 1,123 |
| United States of America | #16,873 | 1 : 17,912 |
| Canada | #8,595 | 1 : 10,189 |
| Italy | #27,374 | 1 : 42,233 |
| South Africa | #28,995 | 1 : 83,746 |
| Netherlands | #12,197 | 1 : 15,808 |
| France | #32,234 | 1 : 62,094 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Cian from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 24, 2024 08:16 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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