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Kilian

KIL-ee-ən

Rare & Uncommon ↑ Rising

✦ Meaning

“Germanic name derived from 'Kilian,' possibly meaning 'war-strife' or from St. Killian, an Irish-German missionary. Blends Celtic and Germanic heritage with spiritual significance.”

Popularity Over Time

Kilian US popularity rank over timeRank 6849 in 1982 to rank 1030 in 2023. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#1030#3940#68491970198020002024

Kilian is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

CelticGermanicIrish

Syllables

3

Nicknames

KilLiam

Style

ClassicRomanticStrongVintage

Famous Bearers

  • Kilian Jornet
  • Killian Scott

Collections

Works Everywhere → Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Vintage Revival →

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Kellan

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Cillian

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Popular in Germanic and Celtic regions, gaining global recognition

People Also Ask

Germanic name derived from 'Kilian,' possibly meaning 'war-strife' or from St. Killian, an Irish-German missionary. Blends Celtic and Germanic heritage with spiritual significance.

Kilian is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Popular nicknames for Kilian include Kil, Liam.

Names that pair beautifully with Kilian include Kellan, Kingsley, Kendrick, Kasper, Kyler.