Gender: Male
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Small and Fierce, Twin, Blind, Little Warrior
Pronunciation: KI-lee-ən, /ˈkɪliən/, K IH L Y AH N
Popularity Rank: #6,217
Derived from the Irish name Cillian, meaning 'war' or 'strife'. In Irish mythology, Cillian was a heroic figure who became a martyr for his beliefs.
The name Killian is of Irish origin and means Small and Fierce, Twin, Blind, Little Warrior, Strong and brave warrior. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Killian is commonly found in France, Ireland, Belgium, and 52 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KI-lee-ən
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkɪliən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K IH L Y AH N
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Killian is recorded 9,131 times globally, ranking it as the 6,217th most common name worldwide.
Killian is most prevalent in France, with 6,838 occurrences, making it the 479th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Killian is found among 1 in every 101 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #479 | 1 : 191 |
| Ireland | #304 | 1 : 101 |
| Belgium | #1,391 | 1 : 911 |
| United States of America | #9,187 | 1 : 7,935 |
| United Kingdom | #4,640 | 1 : 3,781 |
| Switzerland | #1,560 | 1 : 1,421 |
| South Africa | #11,280 | 1 : 24,683 |
| Netherlands | #4,849 | 1 : 4,216 |
| Spain | #8,868 | 1 : 12,802 |
| Cameroon | #4,161 | 1 : 10,676 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Killian from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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