Gender: Male
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Small Dark One, Black, Little dark one
Pronunciation: kee-uh-rawn, /kɪərən/, S AY AH R AH N
Popularity Rank: #8,058
Ciaran is of Irish origin and means 'little dark one' or 'black-haired'. It is derived from the word 'ciar', meaning 'dark' or 'black'.
The name Ciaran is of Irish origin and means Small Dark One, Black, Little dark one. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ciaran is commonly found in Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America, and 32 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: kee-uh-rawn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /kɪərən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S AY AH R AH N
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Ciaran is recorded 6,645 times globally, ranking it as the 8,058th most common name worldwide.
Ciaran is most prevalent in Ireland, with 3,559 occurrences, making it the 79th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Ciaran is found among 1 in every 26 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | #79 | 1 : 26 |
| United Kingdom | #579 | 1 : 209 |
| United States of America | #10,389 | 1 : 9,325 |
| Canada | #5,428 | 1 : 5,499 |
| South Africa | #20,511 | 1 : 53,293 |
| Netherlands | #10,409 | 1 : 12,647 |
| France | #31,161 | 1 : 59,272 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ciaran from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 21, 2024 09:34 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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