Gender: Male
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Little church
Pronunciation: SIHL-ee-uhn, /ˈsɪliən/, S IH L IY AH N
Popularity Rank: #36,203
From the Gaelic name Cillín, which means 'little church'. It is derived from the word 'cill' meaning church and the diminutive suffix '-ín'.
The name Cillian is of Irish origin and means Little church. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Cillian is commonly found in Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America, and 24 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: SIHL-ee-uhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈsɪliən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S IH L IY AH N
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Cillian is recorded 935 times globally, ranking it as the 36,203th most common name worldwide.
Cillian is most prevalent in Ireland, with 777 occurrences, making it the 340th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Cillian is found among 1 in every 120 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | #340 | 1 : 120 |
| United Kingdom | #8,137 | 1 : 8,182 |
| United States of America | #49,875 | 1 : 78,657 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Cillian from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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